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Biochemistry Cofactor and prosthetic groups cc3728f9

All of the following are true about Xanthine oxidase, EXCEPT:

A
Contains iron
B
Contains molybdenum
C
Flavoprotein
D
Produces H2O
High-Yield Explanation
Xanthine oxidase is a flavoprotein containing both molybdenum and iron-sulphur clusters. Deficiency of xanthine oxidase leads to hyperuricemia. Look at the reaction. Xanthine oxidase produces H2O2(Hydrogen peroxide), not H2O.

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