Molybdenum Flashcards
1
Q
two forms of molybdopterin
A
- dioxo form
2. ososulfido form
2
Q
mitochondrial intermembrane enzyme to catalyze last step of cysteine and methionine metabolism
A
sulfite oxidase
3
Q
functions in degradation of purines such as adenine and guanine
A
xanthine oxidase
4
Q
high occupation exposure (miners) develop ___ due to increase in _____ activity and subsequent uric acid production
A
gout
xanthine oxidase