Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Nitrogen fixation involves the enzyme ____ catalyzing the reaction:
N2 + 10 ____ + ____ e− → 2 NH4+ + H2


A) nitrate reductase; H2O; 6
B) nitrogenase; H+; 8
C) nitrogenase; H+; 2
D) nitrogen reductase; H2O; 6
E) none are true

Answer

B