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What two groups of bacteria responsible for nitrogen fixation are found in what and in the root of?

The two main groups of bacteria responsible for nitrogen fixation are Rhizobium found in legume root nodules, and Azotobacter found in the rhizosphere of various plants. Rhizobium forms a mutualistic relationship with legumes, providing fixed nitrogen in exchange for sugars, while Azotobacter functions as a free-living nitrogen fixer in the soil.


Plants that have nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their roots are called .?

legumes


What element is present in all proteins distinguishing them from non-proteins?

Nitrogen. :) (All proteins must contain nitrogen. Legumes such as peas and beans are high in protein because they share a mutualistic relationship with Rhizobium bacteria in the soil. The bacteria give the plant nitrogen in the form of nitrate ions in exchange for glucose from the root nodules.) -Izzie. (Hope this helped!!)


How do legumes fix nitrogen in the soil?

Legumes have a symbiotic relationship with certain bacteria called rhizobia. These bacteria live in nodules on the roots of legumes and convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the plant can use for growth. This process is called nitrogen fixation and helps enrich the soil with nutrients.


In the nitrogen cycle bacteria that live on the roots of plants?

change nitrogen gas into ammonia


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


Do all legumes fix nitrogen in the soil?

No, not all legumes fix nitrogen in the soil. Only certain types of legumes, such as soybeans, clover, and peanuts, have the ability to fix nitrogen through a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules.


What type of bacteria is found in legumes?

Special class of bacteria called Rhizomes live on the roots of leguminus plants. They take free nitrate and nitrites from the environment and change to a form that can be readily used by plants. Relationship between nitrogen fixing bacteria and plants is called Symbiosis.


What two kinds of plants have nitrogen fixing bacteria in their roots?

Legumes do. Peas are a good example.


Root nodules are associations between bacteria and plant roots responsible for?

Root nodules are associations between bacteria (such as rhizobia) and plant roots that are responsible for nitrogen fixation. The bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the plant can use, helping the plant to grow in nitrogen-deficient soils. This symbiotic relationship benefits both the plant and the bacteria.


Where do nitrogen fixing bacteria that have a symbiotic relationship with legumes live?

Legume plants are notable for their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, thanks to a symbiotic relationship with certain bacteria known as rhizobia found in root nodules of these plants. The ability to form this symbiosis reduces fertilizer costs for farmers and gardeners who grow legumes, and allows legumes to be used in a crop rotation to replenish soil that has been depleted of nitrogen. The nitrogen fixation ability of legumes is enhanced by the availability of calcium in the soil and reduced by the presence of ample nitrogen. Root nodules. via Wikipedia