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The nodules present in the leguminous pl...

The nodules present in the leguminous plants appear pink in colour due to the presence of

A

RBCs

B

leghaemoglobin

C

nitrogenase enzyme

D

bacterial secretion.

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The correct Answer is:
B
The nodule contains a pinkish pigment called Leghaemoglobin (Lb) which is an oxygen scavenger and protects nitrogen fixiing enzyme nitrogenase from oxygen.
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