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Which metal ion is a cofactor for carboxypeptidase?
AZinc
BIron
CMagnesium
DCopper
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Zinc
Zinc forms coordination bonds at the active site of the proteolytic enzyme carboxypeptidase.
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