Rhizobium species
A) resemble fungi.
B) fix nitrogen inside nodules on the roots of legumes.
C) produce antibiotics inside nodules on the roots of legumes.
D) produce a gall in plants.
E) contain the Ti plasmid that modifies the growth of plant tissue.

Question

Rhizobium species
A) resemble fungi.
B) fix nitrogen inside nodules on the roots of legumes.
C) produce antibiotics inside nodules on the roots of legumes.
D) produce a gall in plants.
E) contain the Ti plasmid that modifies the growth of plant tissue.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rhizobium species are known for their ability to fix nitrogen gas from the atmosphere and convert it into a form that plants can use for growth, which occurs inside nodules on the roots of legumes.

Rhizobium Species