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Co-enzymes are components of an enzyme complex which are necessary for its function. Which of these is a known co enzyme?

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Zinc

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Vitamin

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Chlorophyll

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Heme

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Solution

The correct option is B Vitamin
Vitamin $B_{12}$ is used as coenzyme cobamide.

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