Question

Prosthetic groups differ from co-enzymes in that :-

• A. they require metal ions for their activity.
• B. they (prosthetic groups) are tightly bound to apoenzymes.
• C. their association with apoenzymes is transient.
• D. they can serve as co-factors in a number of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) they (prosthetic groups) are tightly bound to apoenzymes.