Question

Given the Assertion and Reason below, Choose one of the following responses Assertion:The nodule bacteria fixes nitrogen in presence of pigment leghaemoglobinReason:The pigment leghaemoglobin acts as oxygen scavenger and creates anaerobic condition which is essential for the activity of enzyme nitrogenase

Answer 1

(A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).

Nodule bacteria is anaerobic in symbiotic condition and leg-haemoglobin provides necessary condition for it.