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Name the crucial enzyme found in the roo...

Name the crucial enzyme found in the root nodules of leguminous plants for nitrogen fixation. Also name the pigment which is highly essential for the activation of the enzyme.

A

RBCs

B

leghaemoglobin

C

nitrogenase enzyme

D

bacterial secretion.

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The correct Answer is:
B
The nodule contains a pinkish pigment called Leghaemoglobin (Lb) which is an oxygen scavenger and protects nitrogen fixiing enzyme nitrogenase from oxygen.
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