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

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is 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 the reason is true

Answer

D

Explanation

An organic nonprotein cofactor which is easily separable is called coenzyme and cofactor that is tightly bound to nondissociable from the enzyme is termed a
prosthetic group. Cofactors may be a simple metal ion or complex organic compounds such as coenzyme and prosthetic group.