The Sblock Elements Ques 18

18. Enzymes that utilize ATP in phosphate transfer require an alkaline earth metal $(M)$ as the cofactor. $M$ is:

[2019]

(a) $Be$

(b) $Mg$

(c) $Ca$

(d) $Sr$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 18.(b)

Solution:

(b) Enzyme that utilise ATP in phosphate transfer require an alkaline earth metal (M) $Mg$ as the cofactor.