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Hungry!

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on: Aug 13, 2013
Which of the following is a true statement about nitrogen fixation in root nodules?
A) The plant contributes the nitrogenase enzyme.
B) The process is relatively inexpensive in terms of ATP costs.
C) Leghemoglobin helps maintain a low O2 concentration within the nodule.
D) The process tends to deplete nitrogen compounds in the soil.
E) The bacteria of the nodule are autotrophic.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 25, 2013
I know it's C,

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Reply #2 on: Jun 23, 2014
Awesome! Thank you ;D


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