NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMineral NutritionPractice
The enzyme nitrogenase is
Options
- AA Cu-Fe protein
- BFound in prokaryotes only
- CAn O 2 requiring enzyme
- DEssential to convert NH 3 to N 2
Correct answer
B. Found in prokaryotes only
Step-by-step solution
The enzyme complex nitrogenase consists of two subunits: (i) A non-heme iron protein commonly called Fe protein (or dinitrogen reductase, component I). (ii) An iron-molybdenum protein called MoFe protein (or dinitrogenase, component II). It is found in prokaryotes only and functions under anaerobic conditions.