Q. Which one is the cofactor of carbonic anhydrase?

A) Iron
B) Zinc
C) Copper
D) Magnesium
Explanation

Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that accelerates the reaction between carbon dioxide and water to form carbonic acid in the RBCs. Zinc acts as cofactor of carbonic anhydrase.

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