NEET 2024 · BiologyEnzymesPrevious Year Question

The cofactor of the enzyme carboxypeptidase is

Answer: (D) Zinc. Answer: (D) Zinc.

  1. A.Niacin
  2. B.Flavin
  3. C.Haem
  4. D.Zinc✓

Correct Answer

(D) Zinc

Solution & Explanation

Answer: (D) Zinc. Solution: A number of enzymes require metal ions as cofactors that form coordination bonds at the active site; NCERT gives zinc as the cofactor for the proteolytic enzyme carboxypeptidase. Niacin and flavin are vitamin-derived coenzyme components and haem is the prosthetic group of catalase/peroxidase, so only zinc fits. NCERT Reference: Ch 9, p.118, line ~19 — "zinc is a cofactor for the proteolytic enzyme carboxypeptidase."

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