By Team Aakash Byju's | 21st December 2022

Role of Nitrogenase in Root Nodules

Nitrate Alone

 Ammonia and Oxygen

Ammonia and Hydrogen

 Ammonia Alone

The product(s) of the reaction catalyzed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are:

A

B

C

D

Detailed Explanation

The correct answer is  C) Ammonia and Hydrogen.

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During the nitrogen fixation process, the enzyme nitrogenase is responsible for reducing nitrogen (N2).

Nitrogen Fixation

The nitrogenase enzyme converts atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and hydrogen gas.

Nitrogen Cycle