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Choose the correct option for the statements given below for Leghaemoglobin.
Statement 1 - It is a Mo-Fe compound that scavenges O2 in roots of leguminous plants.
Statement 2 - It’s presence imparts red or pink color to the roots.
Choose the correct option for the statements given below for Leghaemoglobin.
Statement 1 - It is a Mo-Fe compound that scavenges O2 in roots of leguminous plants.
Statement 2 - It’s presence imparts red or pink color to the roots.
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Solution
The correct option is C Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
Leghaemoglobin is an iron compound that scavenges Oxygen and prevents destruction of the enzyme Nitrogenase, an enzyme secreted by the Nitrogen fixing microorganisms like Rhizobium that infect roots of Leguminous plants and form root nodules. Leghaemoglobin imparts red or pink color to the roots and nodules.
So, the correct answer is Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
Leghaemoglobin is an iron compound that scavenges Oxygen and prevents destruction of the enzyme Nitrogenase, an enzyme secreted by the Nitrogen fixing microorganisms like Rhizobium that infect roots of Leguminous plants and form root nodules. Leghaemoglobin imparts red or pink color to the roots and nodules.
So, the correct answer is Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
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