Which of the Following Is the Correct Net Reaction of Nitrogen

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct net reaction of nitrogen fixation in bacteria?

• A) N₂ + 8H⁺ + 8e ^- + 16 ATP + 16 H₂O \(\rightarrow\) 2NH₃ + H₂ + 16 ADP + 16 P_i
• B) N₂ + 8H⁺ + 8e ^- + 16 ADP + 16 H₂O \(\rightarrow\) 2NH₃ + H₂ + 16 ATP + 16 P_i
• C) 2N₂ + 8H⁺ + 8e ^- + 16 ATP + 16 H₂O \(\rightarrow\) NH₃ + 4H₂ + 16 ADP + 16 P_i
• D) 2NH₃ + H₂ + 16 ADP + 16 P_i \(\rightarrow\) N₂ + 8H⁺ + 8e ^- + 16 ATP + 16 H₂O

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