Reduction of Nitrogen (N₂) to Ammonia (NH₃) Is Energetically Favorable

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Short Answer

Reduction of nitrogen (N₂) to ammonia (NH₃) is energetically favorable. Why do nitrogen-fixing bacteria require a substantial amount of ATP to make this process proceed?

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