Question:

Which of following mineral-nutrients plays an important role in biological nitrogen fixation?

Updated On: Jun 18, 2022
  • Zinc
  • Iron
  • Molybdenum
  • Magnesium
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The Correct Option is C

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Molybdenum $(Mo)$ is a component of enzyme nitrogenase and thus, plays an important role in biological nitrogen fixation. Besides, it also acts as an enzyme activator for nitrate reductase.
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