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For its action, nitrogenase requires...

For its action, nitrogenase requires

A

Light

B

`Mn^(2+)`

C

Super oxygen radicals

D

High input of energy

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The correct Answer is:
D

Enzyme nitrogenase requires high input of energy to carryout biological nitrogen fixation.
`N_(2)+8H^(+)+8e^(-)+16 ATPoverset("Nitrogenase")rarr 2NH_(3)+H_(2)+"16 ADP"`
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