The product(s) of reaction catalyzed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are:

10 2020 Mineral NutritionMetabolism of Nitrogen – Nitrogen Fixation Medium
The product(s) of reaction catalyzed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are:
A Nitrate alone
B Ammonia and oxygen
C Ammonia and hydrogen
D Ammonia alone

Detailed Solution

$N_2 + 8e^- + 8H^+ + 16ATP \xrightarrow{nitrogenase,\ Mg^{2+}} 2NH_3 + H_2 + 16ADP + 16P_i$ So the products are ammonia and hydrogen.

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