Some species of nitrogen-fixing bacteria have adapted to grow in nodules of legumes such as peas and clover. These bacteria make nitrogen available to the plant and in turn, receive nutrients from the tissues of the plant. This type of interaction is known as A) commensalism. B) hybridization. C) mutualism. D) parasitism.

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Berlynn

4 February, 19:34

Some species of nitrogen-fixing bacteria have adapted to grow in nodules of legumes such as peas and clover. These bacteria make nitrogen available to the plant and in turn, receive nutrients from the tissues of the plant. This type of interaction is known as A) commensalism. B) hybridization. C) mutualism. D) parasitism.

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Hezekiah Tran · Answer 1

Mutualism

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Mutualism: is a relationship between individuals of different species in which both individuals benefit from each other without causing no harm. Example is the nitrogen-fixing bacteria and plants.