COMPLEXATION REACTIONS AND STRUCTURE OF THE IRON-MOLYBDENUM COFACTOR OF NITROGENASE

Authors

Dean Wheeler, Brigham Young University

Keywords

iron-molybdenum, cofactor of nitrogenase, dinitrogenase protein

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

As described in the proposal submitted last year for this project, there is a great need to further understand the dynamics and processes of the nitrogenase system. Using this chemical system a limited number of microorganisms are able to break down atmospheric nitrogen so it may be used by other organisms. The heart of the matter-where the reduction of nitrogen takes place-is a small cluster of atoms located inside the dinitrogenase protein. This cluster is known as the iron-molybdenum cofactor or FeMoco.

Recommended Citation

Wheeler, Dean (2014) "COMPLEXATION REACTIONS AND STRUCTURE OF THE IRON-MOLYBDENUM COFACTOR OF NITROGENASE," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 61.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/61