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What is the function of cytochrome P450?

  1. A
    Detoxification of xenobiotics
  2. B
    Hydrolysis of glucose
  3. C
    ATP synthesis
  4. D
    Assimilation of medicines and xenobiotics

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Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes function primarily to catalyze the oxidation of organic substances, playing a vital role in the detoxification of xenobiotics (foreign chemical substances like drugs, pollutants, and toxins) and the metabolism of various endogenous compounds. While option A mentions detoxification, option D is a more comprehensive answer as it includes both the metabolic assimilation/processing of medicines (pharmacokinetics) and foreign compounds.

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What is the function of cytochrome P450?
A
Detoxification of xenobiotics
B
Hydrolysis of glucose
C
ATP synthesis
D
Assimilation of medicines and xenobiotics

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