Enzymes that utilize ATP in phosphate transfer require an alkaline earth metal (M) as the cofactor. M is

Question : Enzymes that utilize ATP in phosphate transfer require an alkaline earth metal (M) as the cofactor. M is

(1) Be
(2) Mg

(3) Ca
(4) Sr

answer : from all above options the correct answer is “(2) Mg ” so we can say that earth metal magnesium (Mg) is used as a co factor in Enzymes that utilize ATP in phosphate transfer and this magnesium (Mg) is also called as alkaline earth metal too that is why we have marked option (2) for correct answer.

answer explanation : as we know that the full form of ATP is adenosine tri phosphate (ATP) , this is the source of energy and used to store the energy and transfer the energy in different types of cells. some enzymes are required to this ATP in phosphate transfer and for this process require an alkaline earth metal magnesium (Mg) is required to this ATP that is why we have given option 2 as correct answer.