Root nodules are associations between bacteria and plant roots responsible for

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Alayna Gross

29 April, 20:22

Root nodules are associations between bacteria and plant roots responsible for

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Hailie Macias · Answer 1

Answer: Root nodules are associations between bacteria and plant roots responsible for nitrogen fixation.

Explanation:

As nitrogen present in atmosphere cannot be used by plants directly. Nitrogen present in atmosphere is converted into nitrogen compounds by bacteria which is present in root nodules of a plant. These compounds of nitrogen are then used by plants for various functions.