The enzyme complex nitrogenase catalyzes the reaction that reduces atmospheric nitrogen to

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Nitrogenase is responsible for the reduction of atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia (NH3), which can be used by plants and other organisms as a source of nitrogen for essential biomolecules. Choice A is incorrect because N2 is the starting molecule that is converted to NH3. Choices C and D are incorrect because nitrogenase does not produce nitrite (NO₂-) or nitric oxide (NO+).

The Enzyme Complex Nitrogenase Catalyzes the Reaction That Reduces Atmospheric