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Which of the following can fix atmospheric nitrogen?

1. Albugo
2. Cystopus
3. Saprolegnia
4. Anabaena

Correct answer: Anabaena

Solution

Anabaena is a cyanobacterium that can fix atmospheric nitrogen using specialized cells called heterocysts. The other options are water molds or parasitic fungi-like organisms and do not fix nitrogen.

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