The nitrogen-fixing bacteria Rhizobium live in
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. root nodules of legumes
- Step 1: The bacteria change nitrogen from the air into compounds that the legume can use. Answer: root nodules of legumes. Why not the others: leaves of maize: Rhizobium does not live in maize leaves. the human gut: The human gut has other bacteria. stems of cassava: Cassava has no nitrogen-fixing nodules.
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