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Which one of nitrogen fixing bacteria form a symbiotic association with a gymnosperm roots ?
  1. Nostoc
  2. Aulosira
  3. Anabaena
  4. Rhizobiurn

A
Rhizobiurn
B
Aulosira
C
Nostoc
D
Anabaena
Solution
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The symbiotic association is seen between Nostoc and roots of cycad roots. Nostoc is also known as blue-green algae or cyanobacteria. It helps it by increasing the of nitrogen fixation.
Hence correct answer is option A .

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