Plant Kingdom · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Biology

Coralloid roots associated with nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria are found in which gymnosperm?

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Coralloid roots associated with nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria are found in which gymnosperm?

  1. A.Pinus
  2. B.CycasCorrect answer
  3. C.Cedrus
  4. D.Ginkgo

Solution

In Cycas, small specialized roots called coralloid roots are associated with nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria (Anabaena or Nostoc), forming a symbiotic relationship.

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