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Biochemistry Amino Acid Metabolism 96c4c772

Role of selenocystein is important in -

A
Hydroxylation of dopamine
B
Oxidation of drugs
C
Antioxidant mechanism
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Antioxidant mechanism o Selenocysteine is considered to 21st standard amino acid.o It is present at the active site of many enzymesGlutathione peroxidase - An antioxidant enzyme.Deiodinase - Converts T4 to T3iii) Thioredoxin reductase.Glycine reductase.Formate dehydrogenaseo Selenocysteine has a structure similar in cystein, but containing selenium in place of sulfur atom of cysteine,o Proteins that contain selenocystein residues are called selenoproteins.

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