Question

Prokaryotes play essential roles in the environment and industry. Which statement describes the benefit of nitrogen fixation, a process that certain prokaryotes perform? (1 Point) a. Genetically-engineered bacteria synthesize drugs and chemicals. b. Bacteria clean up oil spills and or remove waste from water. c. Bacteria break down dead organisms and cycle materials back into the environment. d. Symbiotic bacteria on the roots of legumes help supply nutrients to the plant.

Answer 1

d. Symbiotic bacteria on the roots of legumes help supply nutrients to the plant.

Step-by-step explanation:

Symbiotic bacteria on the roots of legumes help supply nutrients to the plant by fixing atmospheric nitrogen done by nitrogen fixing bacteria. There are some bacteria present in the roots of plants which fixes atmospheric nitrogen and convert in available form to the plants and in exchange the plant provides food and habitat to the bacteria that performs nitrogen fixation.