Asked in PMC Practice Test 21 (2021) 2021Moderate

The activator of the carbonic anhydrase enzyme is _.

Correct answer: C. Zn2+

  • A. Mn2+
  • B. Mg2+
  • C. Zn2+
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Zn2+ is the activator of carbonic anhydrase.

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