Which element is a component of the enzyme nitrogenase and nitrate reductase?
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Correct answer: Molybdenum (Mo)
Molybdenum is required in the smallest amount of all essential elements. It is a vital component of the enzymes nitrogenase (nitrogen fixation) and nitrate reductase (nitrogen assimilation).
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