Explain how a leguminous plant and the bacteria in its nodules benefit from their relationship.
- The roots of leguminous plants often have nodules in which are numerous rhizobium bacteria. The two organisms live together in mutualistic relations, i.e., both organisms benefit and none is harmed.
- The leguminous plant provides water, shelter, protection and nutrients (organic and inorganic) to the bacteria.
- The rhizobium bacteria have the ability of fixing nitrogen, in the form of nitrates into the soil from the atmosphere. The nitrates are absorbed and utilized by the leguminous plant.
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