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 Which of the following combinations is correct?

A

Metal ions loosely attached with apoenzyme - Activators

B

Non protein organic part attached to apoenzyme firmly - Prosthetic group

C

Non protein organic part attached loosely to apoenzyme-Coenzyme

D

All of the above

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To solve the question regarding the correct combination of terms related to enzymes and their components, we can break it down into the following steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Terms - **Apoenzyme**: This is the protein part of an enzyme that requires a cofactor to be active. - **Cofactor**: A non-protein component that is necessary for the activity of an enzyme. It can be a metal ion or an organic molecule. - **Coenzyme**: A type of cofactor that is organic and usually loosely bound to the enzyme. - **Prosthetic Group**: A type of cofactor that is tightly bound to the enzyme. ### Step 2: Analyze the Options - The question presents a combination of terms. We need to identify whether the terms are correctly matched based on their definitions. - The first option mentions "metal ions loosely attached with apoenzyme activators." ### Step 3: Evaluate the First Option - Metal ions typically act as cofactors for enzymes, but they are usually tightly bound to the enzyme (as prosthetic groups) rather than loosely attached. - Therefore, the statement "metal ions loosely attached with apoenzyme activators" is incorrect. ### Step 4: Conclusion - Since the first option is incorrect, we would need to evaluate any other options provided (if available) to determine if any of those combinations are correct. ### Final Answer - The first option is incorrect because metal ions are generally tightly bound to enzymes rather than loosely attached. ---
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