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← Nature & AnimalsWhich outcome occurs when nitrogen-fixing bacteria lacks molybdate?
A)Nitrogenase activity decreases significantly✓
B)Ammonia production immediately increases
C)Phosphorus uptake accelerates rapidly
D)Cellulose breakdown is greatly improved
💡 Explanation
Nitrogenase requires molybdenum for optimal function, therefore, depriving nitrogen-fixing bacteria of molybdate decreases Nitrogen Fixation because no functional metalloenzyme exists, rather than enhancing other metabolic processes or causing increased nutrient activity.
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