In the legume-rhizobia symbiosis,the _______ partner produces leghemoglobin to maintain _______ levels for the other partner.

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In the legume-rhizobia symbiosis, the legume partner produces leghemoglobin which binds with oxygen to maintain low oxygen levels in the root nodule where the rhizobia bacteria reside. This low oxygen level is essential for the nitrogenase enzyme produced by the rhizobia to fix atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, which is then utilized by the legume for its growth and development.

In the Legume-Rhizobia Symbiosis,the _______ Partner Produces Leghemoglobin to Maintain