Question 15
Agricultural EcologyThe relationship between the microorganisms and plants in the nitrogen cycle is best described as
- A.parasitism
- B.commensalism
- C.competition
- D.symbiosis
- E.saprophytism
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (symbiosis)
Explanation
Rhizobium in legume root nodules gets food from the plant and fixes nitrogen for it, so both benefit (symbiosis).