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70. The biochemical classification of the enzyme horseradish peroxidase, which utilizes a heme group to break down hydrogen peroxide, is a

A. Pure carbohydrate enzyme
B. Conjugated metalloprotein and glycoprotein
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C. Nucleoprotein system without metal ions
D. Lipoprotein particle with a lipid core

📝 Explanation

Horseradish peroxidase is a complex conjugated enzyme; it contains an iron-bearing heme group and carries structural carbohydrate chains.

📖 Additional Information

  • Pure carbohydrate enzyme
  • Conjugated metalloprotein and glycoprotein
  • Nucleoprotein system without metal ions
  • Lipoprotein particle with a lipid core

Horseradish peroxidase is a complex conjugated enzyme; it contains an iron-bearing heme group and carries structural carbohydrate chains.

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