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What benefit is derived from the mutualism of bacteria and legumes?
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∙ 11y ago
The bacteria fix nitrogen by converting it to ammonia and nitrates which the plant can absorb and use to build its nitrogen containing molecules such as amino and nucleic acids.
In return it offers some of its own sugars to the bacteria to cover their needs. It's a trade off between biologically usable nitrogen and sugar
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Where in the roots of the legumes does Nitrogen-fixing bacteria live?
The nitrogen-fixing bacteria live in the root nodules of legumes.
What is found in the roots of legumes?
Rhizopus bacteria is found in the roots of legumes
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria live in these structures found in the roots of legumes?
what is nitrogen fixing bacteria live in these structures found in the roots of legumes
Rhizobium bacteria obtain moisture from?
legumes
The bacteria that feeds on legumes to cause nitrification are?
rhizobium
What is converted into usable form by bacteria in the root nodules of legumes?
nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Where do most Nitrogen Fixation bacteria live?
Legumes have nirtifying bacteria in their roots, but mostly they are found in the soil.
What is a nitrogen-fixing bacteria which lives in the roots of legumes?
Rhizobium.
What is a nitrogen fixing bacteria which lives in the roots of legumes?
Rhizobium.
Plants that have nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their roots are called .?
legumes
What two kinds of plants have nitrogen fixing bacteria in their roots?
Legumes do. Peas are a good example.
Why don't legumes need nitrogen containing fertilizers comment?
They have bacteria growing in their roots that take nitrogen from the air and supply it to the legumes.
