Oxidative catabolism of benzoate and other aromatic compounds is catalyzed by:

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Aromatic compounds such as benzoate can be degraded by bacterial species through the action of specific dioxygenases. These enzymes add an oxygen atom to the ring structure of the aromatic compound, leading to its subsequent degradation by other enzymes. This process is known as aerobic catabolism of aromatic compounds. Choices A, B, and D are not involved in benzoate degradation.

Oxidative Catabolism of Benzoate and Other Aromatic Compounds Is Catalyzed