For its activity, carboxypeptidase requires

iron

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copper

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zinc

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niacin

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Solution

The correct option is C zinc
$Carboxypeptidase$

Carboxypeptidase is an enzyme that plays a role in the hydrolysis and releasing of amino acids from the C-terminal end of polypeptide

$Zinc$

Carboxypeptidase is a metalloenzyme that contains zinc as a cofactor.

$Final answer$

(a) Zinc

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