Question

Following are the functions of soil, EXCEPT: 

Options

• it holds water.

• it supplies air to the roots.

• it prevents the growth of nitrogen-fixing bacteria and supports the growth of other microbes.

• it acts as a matrix that stabilises the plant.

Answer 1

it prevents the growth of nitrogen-fixing bacteria and supports the growth of other microbes.

Explanation:

Other microorganisms and bacteria that fix nitrogen can thrive in soil.