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Zinc is an essential trace element. It is part of the active site for the enzyme carboxypeptidase. Which of the following is the function of zinc?

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The correct function of zinc as a cofactor is that; its is a cofactor necessary for enzyme activity

What is the function of zinc as a cofactor?

It has been shown that the loss of the zinc in the active side of carboxypeptidase leads to loss of enzyme activity. The enzyme can be reactivated by adding zinc, but also by adding some other divalent metals such as cobalt, or nickel.

Carboxypeptidase is an example of metaloenzyme that hydrolyzes a peptide bonds in the protein as well as other types in humans with various  functions from catabolic to protein maturation.

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