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Magnesium is an activator for...

Magnesium is an activator for

A

ribulose bis-phosphate carboxylase oxygenase

B

phosphoenol pyruvate carboxylase

C

alcohol dehydrogenase

D

more than one

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To solve the question "Magnesium is an activator for," we need to analyze the options provided and identify which enzymes Magnesium acts as an activator for. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Role of Magnesium**: - Magnesium (Mg²⁺) is known to be an essential divalent cation that plays a crucial role in various biochemical processes. It acts as a cofactor for several enzymes. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: Ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco) - This enzyme is involved in the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis and requires Magnesium as a cofactor. - **Option B**: Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEP carboxylase) - This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of phosphoenolpyruvate to oxaloacetate and also requires Magnesium as an activator. - **Option C**: Alcohol dehydrogenase - This enzyme primarily requires zinc as a cofactor and does not depend on Magnesium. - **Option D**: More than one - Since both Rubisco and PEP carboxylase require Magnesium, this option suggests that Magnesium activates more than one enzyme. 3. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: - Since both Rubisco (Option A) and PEP carboxylase (Option B) are activated by Magnesium, the correct answer is **Option D: More than one**. ### Final Answer: The correct option is **D. More than one**. ---
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