NITROGEN FIXATION GENES
\nˈa͡ɪtɹəd͡ʒən fɪksˈe͡ɪʃən d͡ʒˈiːnz], \nˈaɪtɹədʒən fɪksˈeɪʃən dʒˈiːnz], \n_ˈaɪ_t_ɹ_ə_dʒ_ə_n f_ɪ_k_s_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n dʒ_ˈiː_n_z]\
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Regulatory and structural genes present in certain bacteria, algae and fungi that control the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into biologically usable compounds; include nif structural genes (e.g., nifD, nifH) for nitrogenase and nitrate reductase as well as regulator genes nifA, nifB, ntrA, ntrB, ntrC. Some are responsible for regulating transcription of genes involved in the assimilation of poor nitrogen sources in enteric bacteria.
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