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27/09/2020 12:11 pm
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The function of leghaemoglobin during biological nitrogen fixation in the root nodules of legumes is to
(a) convert atmospheric N2 to NH3
(b) convert ammonia to nitrite
(c) transport oxygen for activity of nitrogenase
(d) protect nitrogenase from oxygen
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27/09/2020 12:16 pm
(d) protect nitrogenase from oxygen
Explanation:
Leghaemoglobin is an oxygen scavanger. It combines with oxygen and protects nitrogenase which catalyses the fixation of nitrogen under anerobic conditions.