Q7 / 180 · NEET 2017 · Botany

Select the mismatch:

  • A
    Frankia-Alnus
  • Correct answer
    B
    Rhodospirillum-Mycorrhiza
  • C
    Anabaena-Nitrogen fixer
  • D
    Rhizobium-Alfalfa

Solution

Amongst the given options Rhodospirillum- mycorrhiza is mismatched. Rhodospirillum is anaerobic, free-living nitrogen fixer. Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic relationship between fungi and roots of higher plants. Anabaena is a cyanobacteria which can fix atmospheric nitrogen. Rhizobium is a symbiotic bacterium with leguminous plants which helps Nitrogen fixation. Frankia is also another cyanobacteria which is associated with Alnus and helps in nitrogen fixation.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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