The Bacterial Enzyme Nitrogenase Performs the Reduction of N₂ Gas

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Essay

The bacterial enzyme nitrogenase performs the reduction of N₂ gas using a large amount of energy and reducing power. Describe the nitrogen reduction steps during nitrogenase activity and write the overall reaction.

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