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The root nodules formed by leguminous pl...

The root nodules formed by leguminous plants have a red pigment called

A

Haemoglobin

B

Phycocyanin

C

Leghaemoglobin

D

Anthocyanin

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Context**: The question pertains to the root nodules formed by leguminous plants, which are known to have a specific pigment. 2. **Understand the Role of the Pigment**: The root nodules are associated with symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria, particularly Rhizobium, which help in converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for the plant. 3. **Recognize the Pigment**: The red pigment present in the root nodules of leguminous plants is called leghaemoglobin. This pigment is crucial as it helps protect the nitrogen-fixing enzyme, nitrogenase, from being inactivated by oxygen. ...
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  • Root nodules in leguminous plants:

    A
    Are large outgrowths
    B
    Are produced due to the activity of Nostoc
    C
    Establish a direct vascular connection with host
    D
    Are pink due to nitrogenase

  • A pigment due to which root nodules of leguminous plants are pinkish, is

    A
    phycoerythrin
    B
    bacteriochlorophyll
    C
    bacterioviridin
    D
    leghaemoglobin

  • The cell of a root nodule in leguminous plant shows a rod shaped structure called …………

    A
    Bacteria
    B
    Infection thread
    C
    Bacteroid
    D
    Ureide

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    $ Leghaemoglobin is a compound of Iron and is present in the root nodules of leguminous plants. ! It acts as an oxygen scavenger and forms a temporary compound by combining with oxygen.

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