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Biochemistry Cofactor and prosthetic groups 365f103f

Carboxylases require:

A
Vitamin B7
B
Vitamin B2
C
Vitamin B12
D
Vitamin B1
High-Yield Explanation
All carboxylases require Vitamin B7 i.e. Biotin. Biotin is a cofactor responsible for CO2 transfer for several carboxylase enzymes. WITH REGARD TO OTHER OPTIONS: Main biochemical role of- Vitamin B2: Oxidation-Reduction reactions, required for Glutathione Reductase Vitamin B12: Synthesis of Methionine, isomerization of Methyl Malonyl CoA to Succinyl CoA by Mutase Vitamin B1: Oxidative decarboxylation, for Transketolase of HMP.

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