All Are Characteristics of Xanthine Oxidase EXCEPT

question 17

Multiple Choice

All are characteristics of xanthine oxidase EXCEPT:

• A) present in large amounts in liver, intestinal mucosa and milk.
• B) uses molecular oxygen and produces H₂O₂.
• C) involved in production of urea.
• D) possesses an electron-transport chain with FAD, Fe−S cluster and molybdenum cofactor.
• E) all are true.

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