7.
A biotransformation is shown below;
H
H
C
H
O-H
H
H
Enzyme?
Step 1
intermediate A
Step 2
+
product
NO2
NO2
i. Classify the overall reaction as phase I or II.
(1 mark)
ii. Name the Enzyme in step 1.
(1 mark)
Describe briefly the purpose of the biotransformation (steps 1-2). Circle an appropriate option to describe the step 2
(2 marks)