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Mention the most significant function/role of leghaemoglobin.

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The nitrogenase complex is extremely sensitive to inactivation by oxygen, so the enzyme must be protected from this reactive substance. The leghaemoglobin has a very high affinity for O2, so maintaining a low enough concentration to protect the nitrogenase.

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