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The product(s) of reaction catalyzed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are

1

Ammonia alone

2

Nitrate alone

3

Ammonia and oxygen

4

Ammonia and hydrogen

Step-by-Step Solution

The reaction is N2+8e−+8H++16ATP→Mg++2NH3+H2+16ADP+16PiN_2 + 8e^- + 8H^+ + 16ATP \xrightarrow{Mg^{++}} 2NH_3 + H_2 + 16ADP + 16Pi. The products are Ammonia and Hydrogen.

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