Describe the four common Molybdenum enzymes. Give examples reactions catalyzed

by these enzymes in your answer

1. xanthine oxidoreductase (XO)

2. aldehyde oxidase (AO)

3. mitochondrial amidoxime-reducing enzymes (MARC1)

4. Sulfite oxidase molybdenum enzyme

Explanation:

1. Xanthine oxidoreductase (XO): it helps in converting hypoxanthine and xantine to uric acids and it plays a vital role in stress control.

2. Aldehyde oxidase (AO): this is an enzyme that helps in conversion of adehlydes to carboxylice acids and aids in drug metabolism.

3. Mitochondrial amidoxime-reducing enzymes (MARC1): these are enzymes that help in metabolizing N-hydroxylated compounds so it also has a key role in drug metabolism like Aldehyde oxidase

4.Sulfite oxidase molybdenum enzyme: it helps in the reduction of disulfide bonds in the body which leads to the breakdown of my enzymes in the body.