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Which of the following is the denitrifying bacteria

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Important Questions on Economic Importance of Bacteria and Fungi

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How do different types of bacteria are related to soil fertility?
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Choose the microorganisms that lives in the root nodules of the leguminous plants?
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The cultivation of leguminous plants increases soil fertility. Give reason. 
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Write the names of microbes found in the following food materials.

Yoghurt, bread, root nodules of leguminous plants, idli, dosa, spoiled potato curry.

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A _____ is a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a plant.
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'Freeing' of N2 gas from nitrates present in soil and water is known as 
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Observe the diagram and answer the following questions. Give examples of leguminous plants and the bacteria that live in association with it.
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What name is given to the bacteria found in the root nodules of pea plants? State their importance.
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The process of conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into various nitrogenous compounds is called
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Bacteria are known to increase the fertility of soil through different processes that help the plants to absorb nitrogen. Given below are few statements regarding the processes.
Choose the incorrect ones.
A. Denitrifying bacteria are capable of transforming nitrates to nitrogen.
B. Rhizobium and Azotobacter are ammonifying bacteria.
C. Nitrification converts ammonium compounds into nitrites and nitrates.
D. Nitrobacter is a nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
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Complete the statement using the proper option from those given below:
mycotoxins budding Rhizobium

Leguminous plants can produce more proteins due to _____.

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Which of these microorganisms lives in the root nodules of the leguminous plants?
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Which of the following is found in the root nodules of leguminous plants?
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Observe the diagram and answer the following questions. How can root nodules advantageous for plants?

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