Question

Observe the roots of the pea, bean and fenugreek plants. What could be the functions of the nodules on their roots?

Answer 1

The nodules of these plants have rhizobium which helps in nitrogen fixation

Answer 2

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● Answers -
- Roots of pea, bean & fenugreek plants are all leguminous plants.
- They have root nodules which are this enlarged multicellular structures on the roots.
- Rhizobia (a symbiotic bacteria) resides in this nodules.
- This Rhizobia carry out the function of nitrogen fixation in atmosphere.
- Nitrogen gas is converted into ammonia during this process of nitrogen fixation.


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