The co-factor for the enzyme carboxypeptidase is

copper

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zinc

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iron

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manganese

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Solution

The correct option is B zinc
The enzyme carboxypeptidase is secreted in human body by the pancreas and it is used to speed up the hydrolysis reaction. Zinc is the cofactor for the enzyme.

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