3.8.1.7 evolution Chd contains a putative conserved domain of the metallo-beta-lactamase superfamily and shows the highest identity with several metallohydrolases -, 719717 3.8.1.7 metabolism the organism catalyzes the initial dehalogenation reaction of 4-chlorobenzoic acid degeneration via the stages of formation of intermediates, 4-hydroxybenzoate and protocatechuic acid, to compounds of the basic metabolism, also involvement of protocatechuate 4,5-dioxygenase, overview -, 720401