Question

$Z{n}^{2+}$ is an activator of

• A. phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase
• B. alcohol dehydrogenase
• C. Oxygenase
• D. Nitrogenase

Answer 1

The correct option is B

alcohol dehydrogenase

Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) have a structural zinc site. This $Z{n}^{2+}$ ion plays a structural role and is crucial for protein stability of the ADH enzyme.