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Chapter 7, Problem 18SC
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To determine:

Whether vitamin B is part of active site of the enzyme.

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Vitamin B helps in making coenzymes. And coenzymes are important for activating the enzymes. Enzymes are the type of proteins which are involved in chemical reactions taking place inside the cells. Active site is the actual spot where the reaction takes place. This area is very important and highly specific for every enzyme.

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