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Agriculture · Q410

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 410

Q410

Which element is the metal component of urease enzyme

A.
Zinc
B.
Sodium
C.
Molybdenum
D.
Nickel
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Nickel is the element and the metal component of the urease enzyme. They are nickel-containing metalloenzymes of high molecular weight.
Ureases are found in numerous bacteria, fungi, algae, plants and some invertebrates, as well as in soils as soil enzymes. These enzymes catalyze the hydrolysis of urea into carbon dioxide and ammonia.