How many H+, e– and ATPs are required to synthesise the two molecules of NH3 from one molecule of nitrogen in N2-fixation?
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a
1
b
2
c
3
d
4
answer is B.
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The equation for biological nitrogen fixation is:N2 + 8e– + 8H+ +16ATP → 2NH3 + H2 + 16ADP + 16 PiWe can clearly see that there is requirement of 8H+, 8e- and 16ATP to synthesise 2 molecules of ammonia.