NEET Biology Biological Classification And System Of Classification / जैविक वर्गीकरण और वर्गीकरण की प्रणाली Question Bank Assertion and Reason

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    Assertion                :     The nitrogen-fixing bacteria in leguminous plant nodules live as symbionts. Reason                   :       Leg-haemoglobin synthesized by leguminous plants protect bacteria.

    A)             If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

    B)             If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 

    C)             If the assertion is true but the reason is false

    D)             If both the assertion and reason are false                                                                                                                              

    E)                 If the assertion is false but reason is true

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                Rhizobium form a symbiotic association with roots of leguminous plants producing root nodules. These bacteria reside inside the nodules and reduce atmospheric nitrogen \[({{N}_{2}})\] to ammonia. The fixed nitrogen is taken up by plant. In return the plant provides nutrients both and protection to bacteria.


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