Nitrogen fixation in the root nodules of $Alnus$ is performed by:

Select the correct statements from the given:
$(a)$ Nitrogenase is a heterodimeric protein.
$(b)$ Root hairs curl by action of nitrogenase and plant 'nod factors'.
$(c)$ During symbiotic $N_2$ fixation,$ATP$ is provided by the legume plant.

Arrange the stages of root nodule formation in the correct sequence:
$I-$ Infection thread is produced.
$II-$ Bacteria are carried to the cortex of the root.
$III-$ Bacteria attach to the root hair.
$IV-$ Bacteria are released from the thread into the cells.
$V-$ Differentiation into nitrogen-fixing cells occurs.

Which one of the following can fix atmospheric nitrogen directly?

Which of the following is responsible for nitrogen fixation in an aquatic fern?

Root nodules are found in which of the following plants?