Which of the following metallic ion does not occur as prosthetic group in any enzyme?
A
Mg
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B
Cu
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C
Zn
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D
Ag
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Solution
The correct option is D Ag Magnesium, copper and zinc are the common cofactors used by enzymes such as catalase, several kinases, alcohol dehydrogenase etc. in catalysing reactions.