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The tightly bound non-proteinaceous organic compound in enzyme, is

a)

Coenzyme

b)

Prosthetic group

c)

Cofactor

d)

Apoenzyme



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The tightly bound non-proteinaceous organic compound in enzyme, is

a)

Coenzyme

b)

Prosthetic group

c)

Cofactor

d)

Apoenzyme

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(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.

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