AIPMT PRELIMS2012Botany-Biological Classification

AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Botany Bacteria MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which one of the following is wrong statement?

A

Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter are chemoautotrophs

B

Anabaena and Nostoc are capable of fixing nitrogen in free-living state also

C

Root nodule forming nitrogen fixers live as aerobes under free-living conditions

D

Phosphorus is a constituent of cell membranes, certain nucleic acids and all proteins

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Phosphorus is not a constituent of all proteins; it is primarily found in nucleic acids and cell membranes.

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