Question

In plants, which one of the following helps in the absorption of phosphorus from soil?

• A. Glomus}
• B. Rhizobium}
• C. Frankia}
• D. Anabaena}

Hint:

Mycorrhiza = Phosphorus absorption; Rhizobium = Nitrogen fixation in legumes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Glomus} is a genus of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi.
Step 2: These fungi form symbiotic associations with the roots of higher plants.
Step 3: They help in the absorption of **phosphorus** and other minerals from the soil.
Step 4: Rhizobium}, Frankia}, and Anabaena} are nitrogen-fixing organisms.
\[ \Rightarrow \boxed{\text{Correct answer: (A) Glomus}} \]