Biochemistry – MCQ 5

All of the following are true regarding oxygenases except :
A. Incorporate 2 atoms of oxygen
B. Incorporate 1 atom of oxygen
C. Required for hydroxylation of steroids
D. Required for carboxylation of drugs

Correct answer : Required for carboxylation of drugs

Carboxylation is done by ligase enzymes. Monoxygenases are important in hydorxylation of steroids.