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Consider the following statements: (A)...

Consider the following statements:
(A) Coenzyme or metal ion that is tightly bound to enzyme protein is called prosthetic group,
(B) A complete catalytic active cnzyme with its bound prosthetic group is called apoenzyme. Select the correct option

A

(A) is false but (B) is true

B

Both (A) and (B) are true

C

(A) is true but (B) is false

D

Both (A) and (B) are false

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The correct Answer is:
D
“Coenzymes, metal ions and prosthetic groups that is bound to enzyme protein is called cofactor. Prosthetic groups are tightly bound to enzyme where as metal ions and coenzymes are not tightly bound to enzyme.”
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