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Co-enzyme is...

Co-enzyme is

A

Always a protein

B

Often a vitamin

C

Always an inorganic compound

D

Often a metal

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The correct Answer is:
B
The organic cofactors often contain some vitamin such as thiamine, niacin, riboflavin etc. For example, the coenzyme NAD and FAD contain nicotinamide and flavid in them.
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