Leghaemoglobin takes part in

Options

A. Energy release
B. Stimulating growth of Rhizobium
C. `N_(2)` absorption
D. Protecting nitrogenase

Answer

D

Explanation

The root nodules of legume contains enzyme nitrogenase and leghemoglobin. Nitrogenase is highly sensitive to the molecular oxygen and requires that ensure that the enzyme is protected from oxygen to protect these enzyme. The nodule contain an oxygen scavenger called leghemoglobin.