Go through the following statements.
I. The membrane surrounding the bacteroids is called bacteroid membrane.
II. Rhizobial cells produce nod (nodulation) factors towards the root hairs
III. The roots of young leguminous plants secrete a group of chemical attractants like sugars and carotenoids
IV. The lectin-nod factor interaction induces growth and curling of root hairs around Rhizobia.
Choose the option with correct statements
I and II
II and III
II, III and IV
II and IV
The membrane surrounding the bacteroids is called peribacteroid membrane. The roots of young leguminous plants secrete a group of chemical attractants like flavonoids and betaines. Hence, the correct answer is option d.