Q.

Symbiotic Bacteria responsible for the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen are present in -

A. peas
B. wheat
C. corn
D. oats
Answer» A. peas
Explanation: Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are microorganisms capable of transforming atmospheric nitrogen into fixed. nitrogen. Rhizobium is one such bacteria that is associated with leguminous plants (e.g., various members of the pea family). It invades the root hairs of host plants and convert free nitrogen to ammonia, which the host plant utilizes for its development.
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