Question

is the prosthetic group in peroxidase and catalase enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.

Answer 1

Answer:

Prosthetic group : Prosthetic groups are organic compounds distinguished from other cofactors in that they are permanently bound to the apoenzyme, e.g., in peroxisomal enzymes peroxidase and catalase which catalyzes breakdown of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.