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An element playing important role in nitrogen fixation is?

A
Copper
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Manganese
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C
Zinc
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D
Molybdenum
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Solution

The correct option is C Molybdenum
Molybdenum plays important role in nitrogen fixation as it is a key element of nitrogen-fixing enzymes i.e., nitrogenase, nitrite reductase and nitrate reductase. It is present in the conjugated form with iron in these enzymes.
Thus, the correct answer is D.

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