Biology · Plant Biochemistry and Nitrogen Metabolism
Beyond its primary role in reducing atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia during symbiotic nitrogen fixation, the nitrogenase enzyme complex is also capable of catalyzing other reactions. Listed below are some reactions: A. Acetylene reduction (C2H2 → C2H4) B. H2 production (2H+ → H2) C. ATP hydrolysis (ATP → ADP + Pi) D. Oxidized ferredoxin to reduced ferredoxin E. NAD reduction (NAD+ → NADH) Which one of the following options represents the combination of reactions that are NOT catalysed by the nitrogenase enzyme complex?
- 1B and D
- 2A and C
- 3D and E✓
- 4B and C
Correct answer
D and E
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