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During `N_(2)` fixation, reduction of one molecule of nitrogen into 2 molecules of `NH_(3)` consumes _____molecules of ATP.

A

4

B

16

C

56

D

38

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The correct Answer is:
B
The chemical equation of nitrogen fixation can be summarised as:
`N_(2)+8e^(-)+8H^(+)+16ATPoverset("dinitrogenase")to2NH_(3)+H_(2)+16ADP+16P i`
ATPs are provided by photosynthesis and respiration.
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