BotanyNEET 2024Enzymes: mechanism, factors, classification

Biomolecules

The cofactor of the enzyme carboxypeptidase is:

A.Niacin
B.Flavin
C.Haem
D.Zinc✓

Solution

Carboxypeptidase requires zinc as its cofactor (a metal ion bound at the active site); niacin and flavin are coenzyme precursors, haem the prosthetic group of catalase and peroxidase.

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