NEETBiologyBiomoleculesMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following enzymes, is copper necessarily associated as an activator?
- ACarbonic anhydrase
- BTryptophanase
- CLactic dehydrogenase
- DTyrosinase
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Correct answer: D
Copper is associated as an activator with tyrosinase. It is widely distributed in plants, animals and man. It is also known as polyphenol oxidase or catecholase. It oxidizes tyrosine to melanin in mammals and causes the cut surfaces of many fruits and vegetable to darken.
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