Question

5. The bacterium Rhizobium resides in the :
(a) roots of leguminous plants
(c) leaves of leguminous plants (d) stem of leguminous plants
(b) soil​

Answer 1

The bacterium Rhizobium resides in the :

• (a) roots of leguminous plants✔️
• (b) soil
• (c) leaves of leguminous plants
• (d) stem of leguminous plants

Explanation :-

Rhizobium is a nitrogen fixing bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogenous compounds and amino acids, nitrite and nitrates. It is present at the root nodules of leguminous plants. This bacteria helps in increasing the fertility of soil.