NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMineral NutritionPractice
In nitrogen cycle, which of the following plays an important role?
Options
- ARhizopus
- BNitrobacter
- CMucor
- DClaviceps
Correct answer
B. Nitrobacter
Step-by-step solution
Nitrobacter is an N 2 fixing organism, it fixes atmospheric free N 2 into soluble salts like nitrites and nitrates. The fixed N 2 is absorbed by plants, the N 2 flows on the carnivores through the food chain. Hence, it is important for the N 2 cycle.