Oxygen Consuming Enzymes

The video tutorial explains three types of oxygen-consuming enzymes: oxidases, monooxygenases, and dioxygenases. Oxidases use molecular oxygen without incorporating it into the substrate, expelling it as water. Monooxygenases, also known as hydroxylases, incorporate one oxygen atom into the substrate, forming a hydroxyl group, while the other is expelled as water. Dioxygenases incorporate both oxygen atoms into the substrate. The tutorial highlights the importance of understanding enzyme nomenclature and the roles of cytochrome P-450 enzymes.

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