Cytochrome oxidase has which of the following metal as prosthetic group?
Correct Answer: Both of the above
Description: Cytochrome oxidase is a hemoprotein widely distributed in many tissues. It is the terminal component of the chain of respiratory carriers found in mitochondria (and transfers electrons resulting from the oxidation of substrate molecules by dehydrogenases to their final acceptor, oxygen. It contains two molecules of heme, each having one Fe atom that oscillates between Fe3+ and Fe2+ during oxidation and reduction. Fuhermore, two atoms of Cu are present, each associated with a heme unit. Ref: Harper 28th edition, chapter 12.
Category:
Biochemistry
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now