Which Enzyme Catalyzes the Reaction: O₂- + O₂- + 2H

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction: o₂- + o₂- + 2H+ → H₂o₂ + o₂?

• A) catalase
• B) oxidase
• C) peroxidase
• D) superoxide dismutase

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