Rhizobium lives in the roots of alfalfa and provides the plant with the nitrogen it needs to make building blocks of nucleic acids and proteins. Alfalfa provides Rhizobium with nutrients and a place to live. Which of the following refers to the type of interaction between Rhizobium and plants?
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