In some cases, small molecules are integral to the function of enzymes, and are dubbed "coenzymes." Which of the following is a coenzyme for the enzyme carboxypeptidase?

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Zinc, although not a coenzyme in the traditional sense (as it is an inorganic molecule), is the correct answer because it acts as a cofactor for carboxypeptidase. Coenzymes are typically organic molecules, but the term is sometimes loosely used to include metal ions like zinc that are essential for the enzyme's activity.

In Some Cases, Small Molecules Are Integral to the Function