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A leguminous plant grown in an autoclave...

A leguminous plant grown in an autoclaved, sterilized soil fails to produce root nodules because

A

autoclaved soil is not good for root growth.

B

autoclaved soil is devoid of bacteria.

C

autoclaving reduces `N_2` content of soil.

D

plants cannot form root hairs in such a soil.

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