Q24 / 200 · NEET 2024 · Botany

The cofactor of the enzyme carboxypeptidase is:

A
Niacin
B
Flavin
C
Haem
Correct answer
D
Zinc

Solution

The correct answer is option (4) as the cofactor of the enzyme carboxypeptidase is zinc. Niacin is associated with coenzyme NAD and NADP. Option (3) is incorrect as haem is the prosthetic group in peroxidase and catalase.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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