Q. Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: Free living fixers as Frankia produces - 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 - fixing nodules. It can fix nitrogen only as symbionts and not in free living stat