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Which aquatic fern performs nitrogen fixation?

1. Azolla
2. Nostoc
3. Salvia
4. Salvinia

Correct answer: Azolla

Solution

Azolla is an aquatic fern that hosts nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria in its leaves, allowing it to fix atmospheric nitrogen. The other options are either not ferns or do not perform nitrogen fixation.

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