Which of the following is the correct net reaction of nitrogen fixation in bacteria?
A) N2 + 8H+ + 8e - + 16 ATP + 16 H2O 2NH3 + H2 + 16 ADP + 16 Pi
B) N2 + 8H+ + 8e - + 16 ADP + 16 H2O 2NH3 + H2 + 16 ATP + 16 Pi
C) 2N2 + 8H+ + 8e - + 16 ATP + 16 H2O NH3 + 4H2 + 16 ADP + 16 Pi
D) 2NH3 + H2 + 16 ADP + 16 Pi N2 + 8H+ + 8e - + 16 ATP + 16 H2O
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