May 11, 2009
Biology question.?
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Why might an organism that had functional SOD but mutant catalase and/or glutathione peroxidase be at a disadvantage?
Why might an organism that had functional SOD but mutant catalase and/or glutathione peroxidase be at a disadvantage?
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Glutathione
The superoxide dismutase might produce oxygen and hydrogen peroxide but needs the catalase or glutathione peroxidase to convert the hydrogen peroxide into a harmless compound.