What is the role of legumes in nitrogen fixation?

Practice Questions

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What is the role of legumes in nitrogen fixation?
  1. They absorb nitrogen from the soil
  2. They host nitrogen-fixing bacteria
  3. They produce more oxygen
  4. They enhance photosynthesis

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the role of legumes in nitrogen fixation?
  • Step 1: Understand that legumes are a type of plant, like beans and peas.
  • Step 2: Learn that nitrogen is an important nutrient for plants, but they cannot use it directly from the air.
  • Step 3: Know that some bacteria can take nitrogen from the air and convert it into a form that plants can use.
  • Step 4: Realize that legumes can form a special partnership with these nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
  • Step 5: Understand that in this partnership, the bacteria live in the roots of the legumes and help them get nitrogen.
  • Step 6: In return, the legumes provide food and shelter to the bacteria.
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