Based on this scenario, which plant is most likely a legume with nitrogen-fixing bacteria? You found the following plants growing on campus during a field trip: a) a small plant with a notable absence of root hairs; b) a short, stubby plant with an enlarged taproot; c) a tall annual herb with fungal strands extending from its roots; d) a low-growing plant with nodules on the roots; e) a woody shrub with an extensive fibrous root system.
Based on this scenario, which plant is most likely a legume with nitrogen-fixing bacteria?
You found the following plants growing on campus during a field trip:
a) a small plant with a notable absence of root hairs;
b) a short, stubby plant with an enlarged taproot;
c) a tall annual herb with fungal strands extending from its roots;
d) a low-growing plant with nodules on the roots;
e) a woody shrub with an extensive fibrous root system.
Answer
The plant with the root nodules
Explanation: Legumes are characterized by having root nodules that house nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for the plant.