The Enzyme Nitrogenase

question 25

Multiple Choice

The enzyme nitrogenase

• A) allows normally unavailable atmospheric nitrogen to be reduced to available ammonia.
• B) is responsible for oxidizing atmospheric nitrogen.
• C) attacks the double bond in atmospheric nitrogen gas.
• D) is naturally found in most plants.
• E) allows plants to access atmospheric nitrogen directly.

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