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The bacteria fix nitrogen by converting it to ammonia and nitrates which the plant can absorb and use to build its nitrogen containing molecules such as amino and nucleic acids.
In return it offers some of its own sugars to the bacteria to cover their needs. It's a trade off between biologically usable nitrogen and sugar
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Where in the roots of the legumes does Nitrogen-fixing bacteria live?
The nitrogen-fixing bacteria live in the root nodules of legumes.
What is found in the roots of legumes?
Rhizopus bacteria is found in the roots of legumes
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria live in these structures found in the roots of legumes?
what is nitrogen fixing bacteria live in these structures found in the roots of legumes
The bacteria that feeds on legumes to cause nitrification are?
rhizobium
What is converted into usable form by bacteria in the root nodules of legumes?
nitrogen-fixing bacteria
What is a nitrogen fixing bacteria which lives in the roots of legumes?
Rhizobium.
What is a nitrogen-fixing bacteria which lives in the roots of legumes?
Rhizobium.
Plants that have nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their roots are called .?
legumes
Why don't legumes need nitrogen containing fertilizers comment?
They have bacteria growing in their roots that take nitrogen from the air and supply it to the legumes.
What two kinds of plants have nitrogen fixing bacteria in their roots?
Legumes do. Peas are a good example.
What are bumps on the roots of legumes that have nitrogen fixing bacteria?
Clostridium Tetani
What do legumes provide for rhizobium bacteria?
Sugar and starch.
