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MIC 121 microbiology roles in different fields. Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is mentioned as a nitrogen-fixing bacterium used as a biofertilizer to improve soil nutrient availability?
Options
A Pseudomonas
B Bacillus thuringiensis
C Rhizobium
Correct Answer
D Clostridium acetobutylicum
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 5 mentions, 'Biofertilizers: nitrogen-fixing bacteria like Rhizobium, Clostridium and Azotobacter... improve soil nutrient availability.'

Hint

Focus on the examples provided for nitrogen-fixing bacteria under 'Biofertilizers'.

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