Detoxification of drugs is controlled by_____________?
Correct answer: C. Cytochrome P450
- A. Cytochrome
- B. Cytochrome C
- C. Cytochrome P450
- D. Cytochrome A
Explanation
Cytochrome P450 is a family of microsomal enzymes that carries out many drug oxidation and other phase I biotransformation reactions. Cytochrome c mainly participates in mitochondrial electron transport rather than drug detoxification.
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