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Microorganisms: Friend and Foe — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceMicroorganisms: Friend and Foe2 Marks
Question
Name the microorganisms which can fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil.
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Answer

Bacteria such as Rhizobium and certain blue-green algae (Anabaena, Nostoc) present in the soil can fix atmospheric nitrogen and convert it into usable nitrogenous compounds.

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