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NEET 2024, Biology Q35: Enzymes

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Q.

The cofactor of the enzyme carboxypeptidase is:

  1. A

    Flavin

  2. B

    Haem

  3. C

    Zinc

  4. D

    Niacin

Solution

Carboxypeptidase is a zinc metalloenzyme; the Zn ion at its active site polarises the carbonyl of the terminal peptide bond, facilitating hydrolysis.

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