Root nodules, characteristic of legumes and wattles, contain
A) bacteria which convert organic nitrogen to gaseous nitrogen.
B) bacteria which fix gaseous nitrogen to ammonium.
C) fungi which fix gaseous nitrogen to ammonium.
D) bacteroids which secrete the enzymes to transport nitrogen into the cell.
E) fungi which convert organic nitrogen to gaseous nitrogen.

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Root nodules in legumes and wattles contain bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen (gaseous nitrogen) into a form that plants can use, such as ammonium. This process is crucial for the nitrogen cycle and helps in enriching the soil with nitrogen.

Root Nodules, Characteristic of Legumes and Wattles, Contain