Term Name: nitrogenase complex
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Definition: An enzyme complex composed of two proteins, dinitrogenase and nitrogenase reductase; dinitrogenase is tetrameric with an alpha2-beta2 structure and nitrogenase reductase is a homodimer, and both are associated with metal ions, which differ between species. Both proteins are required for the enzyme activity of the complex, the formation of oxidized ferredoxin and ammonia from reduced ferredoxin and nitrogen.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0016610]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: intracellular protein-containing complex oxidoreductase complex
has subtype: iron-iron nitrogenase complex molybdenum-iron nitrogenase complex vanadium-iron nitrogenase complex