Reaction Details
Reaction: Thumb
2 a reduced c-type cytochrome[out] + nitrous oxide[out] + 2 H+[out] → 2 an oxidized c-type cytochrome[out] + N2[out] + H2O[out]
Enzymes: Not Available
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:RXN-12130
References:
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  • Zumft WG, Kroneck PM (2007). "Respiratory transformation of nitrous oxide (N2O) to dinitrogen by Bacteria and Archaea." Adv Microb Physiol 52;107-227. PMID: 17027372