jay1
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The destruction of H2O2, which is a mildly toxic reduced oxygen species, is catalyzed by which of the following enzymes?
A) Nitric oxide synthase (inducible)
B) Cytochrome oxidase
C) Superoxide dismutase
D) Xanthine oxidase
E) Catalase
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| suvi21
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catalase
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| mash
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catalase
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| jay1
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yes right.......catalase.
H2O2 is neutralized by catalase ( located in peroxisomes ) and glutathione peroxidase.
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| Bela
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Myeloperoxidase, too. Correct?
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| mash
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myeloperoxidase converts H2O2 to HOCl-. (reacts with Cl-) which is more toxic
catalase converts H2O2 to H2O and 1/2 O2
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| Bela
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Got u!
HOCl- is the bleach that kills the bacteria, correct?
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| mash
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right
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