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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.

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

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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.