Q41 / 160 · JIPMER 2006 · Botany

The enzyme responsible for atmospheric nitrogen fixation is :

  • Correct answer
    A
    nitrogenase
  • B
    hydrogenase
  • C
    oxygenase
  • D
    carboxylase

Solution

Enzyme nitrogenase plays a key role in $\mathrm{N}_2$ fixations and remains active only during anaerobic condition. It is made up of two protein subunits : (i) non-heme iron protein or Fe-protein or dinitrogen reductase. (ii) Iron molybdenum protein or Mo-Fe protein or dinitrogenase.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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