NEET Biology question

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In root nodules of legumes, leghaemoglobin is important because it

(A)Transports oxygen to the root nodule
(B)Acts as an oxygen scavengerCorrect
(C)Provides energy to the nitrogen-fixing bacterium
(D)Acts as a catalyst in transamination

Answer: (B)

Solution

Root nodules of legumes appear pink due to leghaemoglobin, located between the bacteroids and the surrounding host membrane. It acts as an oxygen scavenger, binding

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