I am provided with the two following statements and have to prove which is true and which is false.
- $\ce{Cl-}$ acts as a coenzyme for amylase
- $\ce{Zn^2+}$ acts as a prosthetic group for carbonic anhydrase
Now, I know that statement 2 is correct.
But, I'm confused why statement 1 is wrong.
I know $\ce{Cl-}$ is the cofactor for amylase, but why is it not its coenzyme?