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The bacteria which are associated with some plant roots and fix atmosphere nitrogen are:-

A

Azotobacter

B

E.coli

C

Rhizobium

D

Pseudomonas

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the type of bacteria that are associated with plant roots and are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - Zootobacter - E. coli - Rhizobium - Pseudomonas 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Zootobacter**: While it plays a role in the nitrogen cycle, it does not form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots. - **E. coli**: This bacterium is primarily found in the intestines of warm-blooded organisms and is not involved in nitrogen fixation. - **Pseudomonas**: Although some species can be involved in nitrogen cycling, they do not form symbiotic relationships with plant roots for nitrogen fixation. - **Rhizobium**: This is a genus of gram-negative bacteria that forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots of legume plants. It colonizes root nodules and converts atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, which the plant can use. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the bacteria that are associated with some plant roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen is **Rhizobium**. ### Final Answer: The correct answer is **Rhizobium**. ---
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