Which is the main source of electrons for nitrite reductase?

Cytochrome

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Ferridoxin

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Catalase

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Plastoquinone

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Solution

The correct option is A Ferridoxin
Nitrite reductase is an enzyme used in nitrogen assimilation. It converts nitrite into ammonia by using reduced ferredoxin. It is a type of oxidoreductase enzyme which catalyzes reversible reduction of nitrite ions and simultaneous oxidation of reduced ferredoxin.

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