MHT CET Medical202625 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyMicrobes in Human WelfareActual
The biofertilizer ________ supplies nitrogen and antibiotics into the soil.
Options
- AAzotobacter
- BAnabaena
- CAzospirillum
- DRhizobium
Correct answer
A. Azotobacter
Step-by-step solution
Azotobacter is a free-living nitrogen-fixing bacterium present in the soil. Along with fixing atmospheric nitrogen, it also produces certain antibiotics and plant growth substances (like vitamins and hormones) that enhance soil fertility and inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Answer: Azotobacter