Define the following terms:a. cytochrome P450b. mixed-function oxidasec. flavin-containing monooxygenased. detoxicatione. detoxification
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Define the following terms:
a. cytochrome P450
b. mixed-function oxidase
c. flavin-containing monooxygenase
d. detoxication
e. detoxification
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