Cytochrome P-450 Gets Its Name from What Characteristic

question 36

Multiple Choice

Cytochrome P-450 gets its name from what characteristic?

• A) It is a protein that is 450 amino acids long.
• B) It fluoresces at 450 nm.
• C) It absorbs light at 450 nm.
• D) It has a reduction potential of -450 mV.
• E) It contains a 450 Dalton prosthetic group.

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Definitions:

Scapula

The shoulder blade, a large, flat, triangular bone situated on the posterior of the shoulder, connecting the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collar bone).

Serratus Anterior

A muscle located on the side of the chest, playing a crucial role in the movement and rotation of the shoulder blade (scapula).

Pectoralis Minor

A thin, triangular muscle located beneath the pectoralis major, involved in movements of the scapula including downward rotation and depression.

Subclavius

A small muscle located beneath the clavicle, its action stabilizes and depresses the clavicle.