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  4. Consider the following two statements and select the correct option. Statement I: Free living N2 fixers as Frankia produces N2 - fixing nodules on the roots of non-leguminous plants. Statement II: Decomposition of organic nitrogen of dead plants and animals into ammonia is called ammonification.

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Q. Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: Free living $N_{2}$ fixers as Frankia produces $N_{2}$ - fixing nodules on the roots of non-leguminous plants.
Statement II: Decomposition of organic nitrogen of dead plants and animals into ammonia is called ammonification.

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Solution:

Frankia also show symbiotic association with the roots of non-leguminous plants e.g., Alnus and pro duces $N_{2}$ - fixing nodules. It can fix nitrogen only as symbionts and not in free living stat