A vitamin that doesn't act as a coenzyme is:
Correct answer: A. Vitamin C
- A. Vitamin C
- B. Vitamin B
- C. Vitamin B1
- D. Vitamin B2
Explanation
Vitamin C is the only vitamin that does not act as a coenzyme. Coenzymes are non-protein compounds that are necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.
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