Molybdenum enzymes, cofactors, and systems: The chemical

Nov 11, 1985 - state and tungsten too hard to reduce from the hexavalent state . . . - . - . Molybdenum chemistry in i& ... necessary to drive the bio...
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Molybdenum Enzymes, Cofactors, and Model Systems The Chemical Uniqueness of Molybdenum S. J. N. Burgrnayer and E. I. Stlefel Exxon Research and Engineering Company, Annandale. NJ 08801 The biological importance of molybdenum was first recognized in the field of agriculture. The effects can be quite dramatic. An ounce of kolyhdenum spread over 16 acrks of land can have a beneficialeffect on plant growth in the entire 16-acre area (In). "Traces" of molybdennk are necessary for the proper processing of inorganic nitrogen nutrients by plants. ~ ~ e d i f i c a l