Question

Which gene cluster is responsible for nitrogen fixation in bacteria?

• A. Nod, Nif, Nfx
• B. Nod, Nif, Fix
• C. Nod, Ndf, Nfx
• D. Ndx, Nif, Fix
• E. Ndx, Nif, nix

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Nitrogen fixation is a process by which nitrogen present in the atmosphere is converted into ammonia. It is essential to life because fixed inorganic nitrogen compounds are required for the biosynthesis of all nitrogen-containing compounds. This process is done with the help of nitrogen-fixing bacteria that have Nod, Nif and Fix gene clusters responsible for nitrogen fixation.

So the correct answer is 'Nod, Nif, Fix'.