Question
Download Solution PDFIdentify the Genes in nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Nif Genes.
Key Points
- Nif genes, found in nitrogen-fixing bacteria, are responsible for the production of enzymes that convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for the host plant.
- Nitrogen fixation is a critical process in the nitrogen cycle, converting atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia (NH3), which can be used by plants to make amino acids, proteins, and other essential molecules.
- The nitrogenase enzyme, responsible for this conversion, is coded by the nif genes.
- Some common nitrogen-fixing bacteria that contain nif genes include Rhizobium, Azotobacter, and Cyanobacteria.
Additional Information
- There are no such things as "DNA genes" or "RNA genes". Genes are segments of DNA that code for proteins or functional RNA molecules.
- The term "polygenes" usually refers to genes that contribute to a polygenic trait. Polygenic traits are those traits that are controlled by more than one gene, such as skin color or height in humans. This term doesn't refer to a specific set of genes in nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
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