Which of the Following Statements About Nitrogenase Is FALSE

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nitrogenase is FALSE?

• A)It is an enzyme involved in nitrogen fixation.
• B)It requires O₂ as a cofactor.
• C)It appears to be similar in all organisms.
• D)It contains molybdenum as one of its prosthetic groups.
• E)It uses ATP as an energy source.

Understand the concepts of free energy changes in biochemical reactions.

Describe the role enzymes play in controlling metabolic pathways and their regulation.

Identify the differences between potential and kinetic energy, and provide examples within biological systems.

Understand the principles of thermodynamics as they apply to biological systems.

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Definitions:

Teres Major

A muscle of the upper limb that assists in the adduction and medial rotation of the arm.

Deltoid

A voluminous, triangle-formed muscle encasing the shoulder joint, essential for arm lifting and allowing for the shoulder's motion span.

Pectoralis Major

The pectoralis major is a large chest muscle that contributes to arm flexion, rotation, and the movement of the shoulder.

Pelvic Diaphragm

A muscular sheet at the base of the pelvis, consisting mainly of the levator ani and the coccygeus muscles, which supports pelvic organs.