Soluble Methane Monooxygenase Flashcards
1
Q
What does Soluble Methane Monooxygenase do?
A
acts as a source of C & energy for methanotrophic bacteria
2
Q
What are the 3 components of Soluble Methane Monooxygenase?
A
MMOR, MMOB, MMOH
3
Q
What is the basic summary of mechanism in 3 steps?
A
- e from NADH to MMOH via MMOR
- O2 is bound, reduced, cleaved, & generates compound Q
- Q selectively inserts O atom into C-H bond
4
Q
What is the Soluble Methane Monooxygenase metal centre?
A
Iron