Soluble Methane Monooxygenase Flashcards

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What does Soluble Methane Monooxygenase do?

A

acts as a source of C & energy for methanotrophic bacteria

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What are the 3 components of Soluble Methane Monooxygenase?

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MMOR, MMOB, MMOH

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What is the basic summary of mechanism in 3 steps?

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  1. e from NADH to MMOH via MMOR
  2. O2 is bound, reduced, cleaved, & generates compound Q
  3. Q selectively inserts O atom into C-H bond
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What is the Soluble Methane Monooxygenase metal centre?

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Iron

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