Biomolecules Question 158
Question: 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 reason is true
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Cofactor may be inorganic or organic in nature.
Organic cofactors are of two types, coenzymes and prosthetic groups.
Coenzymes are easily separable nonprotein organic cofactors.
Prosthetic groups are nonprotein organic cofactors firmly attached to apoenzymes (protein part of enzyme).