MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #258

Which reaction mechanism is primarily responsible for the oxidation of phenol by cytochrome P450?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #258

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which reaction mechanism is primarily responsible for the oxidation of phenol by cytochrome P450?

    • A) NADPH-dependent reduction of cytochrome P450
    • B) Transfer of an oxygen atom from NADP
    • C) Hydrogen peroxide-dependent oxidation
    • D) Direct transfer of an oxygen atom to phenol

    Answer: Transfer of an oxygen atom from NADP

    Explanation: Transfer of an oxygen atom from NADP fails due to the lack of direct oxygen transfer in cytochrome P450.