Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 60
Question: Nitrogenase enzyme is found in Nostoc in the cell of
[MP PMT 2001]
Options:
A) Vegetative
B) Heterocyst
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Nostoc is a multicellular, filamentous cyanobacterium.
These organisms have the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen with the help of the enzyme nitrogenase present in the heterocysts.
The heterocysts are the specialised cells in which the nitrogenase enzyme is present.
The vegetative cells are responsible for photosynthesis.
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