All of the following are true about Xanthine oxidase, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Produces H2O
Description: Xanthine oxidase is a flavoprotein containing both molybdenum and iron-sulphur clusters. Deficiency of xanthine oxidase leads to hyperuricemia. Look at the reaction. Xanthine oxidase produces H2O2(Hydrogen peroxide), not H2O.
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