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1.18.6.1Gene ontology ID
GO:0016611
Definition
An enzyme complex containing an iron-iron cluster found in species such as the photosynthetic bacterium Rhodobacter capsulatus. It is composed of two main subunits, dinitrogenase and nitrogenase reductase. Dinitrogenase, the iron-iron containing subunit, has an alpha1-beta2 or alpha2-beta2 structure, and the nitrogenase reductase subunit is a homodimer. Functions in the catalysis of the formation of oxidized ferredoxin and ammonia from reduced ferredoxin and nitrogen
Comment
Note that it is not established whether the nitrogenase exists in vivo in a specific particle or whether the nitrogenase proteins are bound nonspecifically to the membranes of some cells.
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is a part of the parent element
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is related to the parent element
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derives from the parent element
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at least 1 tissue/ enzyme/ localization link in this branch
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tissue/ enzyme/ localization link to BRENDA