$\beta$-D-Glucopyranose ($\beta$-D-Glucose) and dissolved oxygen are converted by the enzyme glucose oxidase into D-Gluconic acid, and an inorganic byproduct. This reaction is used to measure the glucose-content in blood. What is the inorganic byproduct?

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The inorganic byproduct of glucose oxidase converting glucose and oxygen into D-gluconic acid is hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂).

β\betaβ -D-Glucopyranose β\betaβ -D-Glucose) and Dissolved Oxygen Are Converted by the Enzyme Glucose

$\beta$ -D-Glucopyranose $\beta$ -D-Glucose) and Dissolved Oxygen Are Converted by the Enzyme Glucose