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Biochemistry Enzymes ba5279b1

Cofactor of carbonic anhydrase is

A
Molybdenum
B
Zinc
C
Copper
D
Selenium
High-Yield Explanation
The active site of most carbonic anhydrases contains a zinc ion; they are therefore classified as metalloenzymes. One of the functions of the enzyme in animals is to interconve carbon dioxide and bicarbonate to maintain acid-base balance in blood and other tissues and to help transpo carbon dioxide out of tissues.

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