Carbon mono-oxide (CO) is released in reaction catalyzed by-
Correct Answer: Heme oxygenase
Description: Heme Oxygenase (EC no- 1) catalyzes degradation of Heme by oxygenation and releasing CO in the reaction (see fig). With regard to other options which are as follows: Decarboxylases(Option a) - produce CO2 Elimination reactions. Carboxylases(Option b) - use CO2 as a Substrate. Pyruvate Dehydrogenase(Option d) - used to conve Pyruvate into Acetyl CoA formed in mitochondria.
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