The tightly bound non-proteinaceous organic compound in enzyme, is |
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a) |
Coenzyme |
b) |
Prosthetic group |
c) |
Cofactor |
d) |
Apoenzyme |
The tightly bound non-proteinaceous organic compound in enzyme, is |
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a) |
Coenzyme |
b) |
Prosthetic group |
c) |
Cofactor |
d) |
Apoenzyme |
(b)
Cofactors are non-proteinaceous constituents of conjugated enzyme which are associated with proteinaceous apoenzyme. These are divided into three categories.
1. Prosthetic Groups: Organic compound tightly bound to apoenzyme.
2. Coenzyme: Organic in nature and bound to apoenzyme at the time of course of action.
Metal Ions: Inorganic in nature.