Glutathione reductase contains the following prosthetic group:
Correct Answer: FAD
Description: Glutathione reductase contains a flavoprotein containing FAD. Reduced glutathione removes H2O2 in a reaction catalyzed by glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme that contains the selenium analogue of cysteine (selenocysteine) at the active site. Ref: Harper 28th edition, chapter 21.
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