Leghemoglobin functions in nitrogen fixation by absorbing oxygen. It creates a low-oxygen environment in the root nodules, which is necessary for the nitrogen-fixing enzyme nitrogenase to function effectively and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Leghemoglobin functions in nitrogen fixation by absorbing oxygen. It creates a low-oxygen environment in the root nodules, which is necessary for the nitrogen-fixing enzyme nitrogenase to function effectively and fix atmospheric nitrogen.