Nitrogen fixation

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What is nitrogen fixation?

a process where nitrogen gas is converted to ammonia by enzyme of certain bacteria

How many ATP to break the strong triple bond between the two nitrogen atoms?

12 ATPs

What is the equation of nitrogen fixation ?

Nitrogen (atmosphere) + 12 ATPs ------>(nitrogenase) to form 2 ammonia + 12 ADP + 12 Phosphate (inorganic)
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What is the 2 industrial nitrogen fixation?

  1. Haber -Bosch Ammonia Synthesis
  2. Nitrogenase Enzymes

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