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NEET 2012
Exam
NEET
Year
2012
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Mineral Nutrition

NEET 2012 · Botany · Mineral Nutrition

For its activity, carboxypeptidase requires

For its activity, carboxypeptidase requires

Options

  1. Azinc
  2. Biron
  3. Cniacin
  4. Dcopper

Correct answer

A. zinc

Step-by-step solution

Carboxypeptidase is synthesized and secreted by the exocrine cells of pancreas. Zn2+\mathrm{Zn}^{2+} is required for the activity of carboxypeptidase, carbonic anhydrase and alcohol dehydrogenase.
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