Which of the following is a free-living nitrogen-fixing bacterium?

  • A
    Azospirillum
  • B
    Azotobacter
  • C
    Nostoc
  • D
    Both Azospirillum and Azotobacter

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Statement $P$: In vertebrates,about $70$ percent of the total phosphorus is incorporated into bones and teeth.
Statement $Q$: Phosphorus is a structural component of vitamins like biotin and thiamine.

Match Column-$I$ and Column-$II$ and choose the correct option given below the columns.
Column-$I$ (Element) Column-$II$ (Function)
$A$. Calcium $I$. Required for ionic balance
$B$. Boron $II$. Essential for constitution of nucleic acid
$C$. Phosphorus $III$. Required for absorption of calcium
$D$. Chlorine $IV$. Required to activate respiratory enzyme
$E$. Manganese $V$. Required for synthesis of mitotic spindle

Phosphorus is required for making
$I.$ shell
$II.$ bones
$III.$ teeth
Choose the correct option

Select the correct match for $X$ and $Y$.
Column $X$Column $Y$
$(1)$ Magnesium$(P)$ Blood clotting
$(2)$ Molybdenum$(Q)$ Constituent of cysteine amino acid
$(3)$ Calcium$(R)$ Essential for nitrogen fixation
$(4)$ Sulphur$(S)$ Activation of enzymes

Nitrogen is required mainly by which of the following parts of the plants?
$I.$ Meristematic tissues
$II.$ Differentiating tissues
$III.$ Apical tissues
$IV.$ Metabolically active cells
Choose the correct option.

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