Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

by Cowan, Marjorie Kelly

Published by McGraw-Hill Education

ISBN 10: 0073402435

ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 24 - Microbes and the Environment - Multiple-Choice and True-False Questions - Bloom's Levels 1 and 2: Remember and Understand - Page 772: 5

Answer

a. Azotobacter, N2

Work Step by Step

Root nodules contain Azotobacter which can fix N2. Azotobacter contains nitrogenase enzyme, which can convert atmospheric nitrogen to ammonium ions.

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