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Which of the following elements is required for the activity of nitrate reductase?
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Which of the following elements is required for the activity of nitrate reductase?
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The correct option is A Molybdenum
Nitrate reductase (NR) catalyzes the first reaction in nitrate assimilation, the reduction of nitrate to nitrite. Nitrate reductase requires molybdenum ($Mo$) as co-factor. The mechanism involves molybdenum and sulfur-based redox chemistry instead of the currently accepted redox chemistry based only on the Mo ion.So, the correct option is 'Molybdenum'.
Nitrate reductase (NR) catalyzes the first reaction in nitrate assimilation, the reduction of nitrate to nitrite. Nitrate reductase requires molybdenum ($Mo$) as co-factor. The mechanism involves molybdenum and sulfur-based redox chemistry instead of the currently accepted redox chemistry based only on the Mo ion.
So, the correct option is 'Molybdenum'.
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