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Biology · PYQ NEET UG 2020
हिन्दीThe product(s) of reaction catalysed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are:
Correct answer · Option 3
Ammonia and hydrogen
Explanation
Biological nitrogen fixation catalysed by nitrogenase reduces atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia along with evolution of hydrogen: \( N_2 + 8H^+ + 8e^- + 16ATP \rightarrow 2NH_3 + H_2 + 16ADP + 16P_i \).
