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Biology Question on biological classification

Which of the following is a symbiotic nitrogen fixer?

A

Azotobacter

B

Frankia

C

Azolla

D

Glomus

Answer

Frankia

Explanation

Solution

Frankia, is a nitrogen fixing symbiotic bacteria. It induces root nodules just like Rhizobium. It is associated symbiotically with the root nodules of several non-legume plants like Casuarina, Alnus, Rubus etc. It cannot fix nitrogen in free state.