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Nitrogenase enzyme is produced by:...

Nitrogenase enzyme is produced by:

A

All prokaryotes

B

Some eukaryotes

C

All eukaryotes

D

Some prokaryotes

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Nitrogenase**: Nitrogenase is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the process of nitrogen fixation, which is the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) into ammonia (NH₃) that plants can utilize. 2. **Identifying Organisms that Produce Nitrogenase**: - Nitrogenase is primarily found in certain microorganisms. - It is produced by some prokaryotes, particularly certain bacteria, including those that form symbiotic relationships with leguminous plants (like Rhizobium). 3. **Role of Eukaryotes**: - While some eukaryotic organisms, such as certain fungi and plants, may benefit from nitrogen-fixing bacteria, they do not produce nitrogenase themselves. - Eukaryotes generally lack the ability to fix nitrogen because they do not synthesize this enzyme. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the information, nitrogenase is produced by some prokaryotes (specifically certain bacteria) and not by all prokaryotes or eukaryotes. 5. **Final Answer**: The correct answer is **some prokaryotes**.
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