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Biochemistry nutrition and digestion 0caeed2d

Zinc is an essential component of the following enzymes except

A
Carbonic anhydrase
B
Alkaline phosphate
C
Xanthine oxidase
D
Ethanol dehydrogenase
High-Yield Explanation
Xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase contain molybdoprotein, a substituted pterin to which molybdenum is bound by two sulfur atoms. Mo deficiency causes depression of xanthine oxidase activity, increased excretion of xanthine and decreased uric acid excretion.Ref: DM Vasudevan, page no: 430

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