Legumes grown in sterile soil would be expected to have ____.

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Legumes rely on a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria to obtain nitrogen. In sterile soil, these bacteria are absent, leading to nitrogen deficiency. This results in chlorosis (yellowing) in older leaves due to the plant's inability to produce sufficient chlorophyll, and stunted growth due to the lack of nitrogen, which is essential for protein synthesis and growth.

Legumes Grown in Sterile Soil Would Be Expected to Have