Question

85. The following metal ion is present in
carbonic anhydrase :
(A) Zn (II)
(B) Mn (II)
(C) Co (II)
(D) Fe (II)​

Answer 1

Answer:

zn

Explanation:

The carbonic anhydrases (or carbonate dehydratases) form a family of enzymes that catalyze the interconversion between carbon dioxide and water and the dissociated ions of carbonic acid (i.e. bicarbonate and hydrogen ions). The active site of most carbonic anhydrases contains a zinc ion.