Assertion : Coenzymes are also called prosthetic groups.
Reason : Coenzymes and prosthetic groups are cofactors.

Options

A. If both the asseration and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and rreason are true but the reason not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If the assertion is false but reason is true

Answer

D

Explanation

(d) Cofactor may be inorganic or organic in nature. Organic cofactors are of two types, coenzymes and prosthetic groups. Coenzymes are easily separable nonprotein orgainc cofactors. Prosthetic groups are nonprotein organic cofactors firmly attached to apoenzymes (protein part of enzyme).