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Question

Which of following mineral-nutrients plays an important role in biological nitrogen fixation?

A

Zinc

B

Iron

C

Molybdenum

D

Magnesium

Answer

Molybdenum

Explanation

Solution

Molybdenum $(Mo)$ is a component of enzyme nitrogenase and thus, plays an important role in biological nitrogen fixation. Besides, it also acts as an enzyme activator for nitrate reductase.