ID   1.13.11.49
DE   Chlorite O(2)-lyase.
AN   Chlorite dismutase.
CA   Chloride + O(2) = chlorite.
CF   Iron; Protoheme IX.
CC   -!- Reaction occurs in the reverse direction in chlorate- and
CC       perchlorate-reducing bacteria.
CC   -!- There is no activity when chlorite is replaced by hydrogen peroxide,
CC       perchlorate, chlorate or nitrite.
CC   -!- The term 'chlorite dismutase' is misleading as the reaction does not
CC       involve dismutation/disproportionation.
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