ID 1.13.11.49 DE chlorite O2-lyase. AN chlorite dismutase. CA chloride + O2 = chlorite. 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. DR Q47CX0, CLD_DECAR ; Q9F437, CLD_IDEDE ; //