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Question

The function of leghaemoglobin during biological nitrogen fixation in root nodules of legumes is to

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A.convert atmospheric N2 to NH3
B.convert ammonia to nitrite
C.transport oxygen for activity of nitrogenase
D.protet nitrogenase from oxygen

Solution

Leghaemoglobin is an oxygen scavanger. It combines with oxygen and protects nitro genase which catalyses the fixation of nitrogen under anerobic conditions.

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