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The metal present in alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme is also present in
The metal present in alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme is also present in
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The correct option is A carbonic anyhdrase
Enzymes are biocatalysts that enhance the rate of biochemical reactions. The enzymes are usually made up of proteins and need non-protein constituents called cofactors for their activity. Metal ions act as inorganic cofactors for several enzymes.
Zinc is a cofactor for the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase as well as carbonic anhydrase. Alcohol dehydrogenase is an enzyme involved in alcoholic fermentation. Carbonic anhydrase helps in inter-conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, protons and bicarbonate ions. The cofactor for nitrate reductase is molybdenum, cytochrome oxidase is copper and hexokinase is magnesium.
Enzymes are biocatalysts that enhance the rate of biochemical reactions. The enzymes are usually made up of proteins and need non-protein constituents called cofactors for their activity. Metal ions act as inorganic cofactors for several enzymes.
Zinc is a cofactor for the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase as well as carbonic anhydrase. Alcohol dehydrogenase is an enzyme involved in alcoholic fermentation. Carbonic anhydrase helps in inter-conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, protons and bicarbonate ions. The cofactor for nitrate reductase is molybdenum, cytochrome oxidase is copper and hexokinase is magnesium.
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