For its activity, carboxypeptidase requires:

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For its activity, carboxypeptidase requires:

A $Copper$
B $Zinc$
C $Iron$
D $Niacin$

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Carboxypeptidase is a proteolytic enzyme that contains a Zinc (Zn^{2 +}) ion at its active site, which is essential for its catalytic activity.

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For its activity, carboxypeptidase requires:

Copper

Zinc

Iron

Niacin

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