An element playing important role in nitrogen fixation is?
A
Copper
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B
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.