The Involvement of ATP in the Nitrogenase Complex is Because

Question

The involvement of ATP in the nitrogenase complex is because ATP is needed to:
A) provide electrons.
B) phosphorylate the enzyme.
C) break the N2triple bond.
D) transfer electrons from ferredoxin.
E) all are true.

Accepted Answer

ATP is required to provide the energy necessary to break the strong triple bond of N2 during nitrogen fixation, not for providing electrons or phosphorylating the enzyme.