Pulses belong to which botanical family, known for nitrogen-fixing root nodules?
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Correct answer: Fabaceae
Pulses are members of the Fabaceae (or Leguminosae) family. This family is characterized by its ability to form symbiotic relationships with Rhizobium bacteria to fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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