Saturday September 12, 1998 - Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning the CYP-450 enzyme system is true?

A. CYP-450 enzymes are a major catalyst of oxidative drug metabolism.
B. CYP-450 enzymes catalyze hydrolysis reactions.
C. CYP-450 enzymes catalyze conjugation reactions.
D. CYP-450 enzymes do not catalyze metabolism of endogenous substances.
E. CYP-450 enzymes are located exclusively in the liver.
 
 
 

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