The product(s) of reaction catalysed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are :

Question

The product(s) of reaction catalyzed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are :

(1) Ammonia alone

(2) Nitrate alone

(3) Ammonia and oxygen

(4) Ammonia and hydrogen

Answer 1

Ans: (4) Ammonia and hydrogen gas

Explanation: During nitrogen fixation process, the enzyme nitrogenase converts the atmospheric nitrogen into Ammonia and hydrogen gas.