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What is leghaemoglobin?

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A pink coloured pigment is present in the `N_(2)` fixing nodules of legumes.
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The pigments essential for the N_(2) fixation by leguminous plants is leghaemoglobin.

What is the function of leghaemoglobin

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  • The function of leghaemoglobin in the root nodules of legume is

    A
    inhibition of nitrogenase activity
    B
    oxygen removal
    C
    nodule differentiation
    D
    expression of nif gene

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    State the function of leghaemoglobin.

    The function of leghaemoglobin in the root nodules of legumes is:-

    In root nodules, leghaemoglobin

    What is the role of leghaemoglobin during nitrongen fixation ?

    Bring out similarity and difference between leghaemoglobin and haemoglobin.

    Assertion: Nitrogen-fixing bacteria of legume nodules live in O_2 depleted cells. Reason: Leghaemoglobin completely removes O_2 from the nodule cells.

    Assertion : Nitrogen fixing enzyme in legume root nodules function at low oxygen concentration. Reason : Low oxygen concentration is provided by leghaemoglobin.

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