NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMineral NutritionPractice

Which one of the following element is important for nitrogen fixation?

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Correct answer

C. Mo

Step-by-step solution

Molybdenum is a component of enzyme nitrogenase and nitrate reductase both of which participates in nitrogen metabolism. The enzyme nitrogenase is a Mo-Fe protein and catalyses the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia.

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