Question

Where we can find Rhizobium bacteria

a) Dead matter
b) Decaying matter
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Both a and b

Because:

Rhizobia are special bacteria that can live in the soil or nodules formed on the roots of legumes. In root nodules, they form a symbiotic association with the legume, obtaining nutrients from the plant and producing nitrogen in a process called biological nitrogen fixation, or BNF.

Answer 2

Explanation:

In soil, the Rhizobium live freely and feed on dead and decaying matter. However, they also form symbiotic association with the roots of legumes like pea plant. Rhizobium is a nitrogen fixing bacteria which is found in root nodules of leguminous plants.