The symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacterium Rhizobium is found in the root nodules of:
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Correct answer: Leguminous plants
Rhizobium has a symbiotic relationship specifically with the roots of several legumes such as alfalfa, sweet clover, peas, and lentils. It forms nodules where nitrogen fixation occurs.
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