Reaction: NH3 + a reduced acceptor + O2 = NH2OH + an acceptor + H2O
Other name(s): AMO
Systematic name: ammonia,donor:oxygen oxidoreductase (hydroxylamine-producing)
Comments: Contains copper and possibly nonheme iron. The donor is membrane-bound. Electrons are derived indirectly from ubiquinol.
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References:
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