Question

What is prosthetic group
And is the part of ?

Answer 1

They r organic comp and tightly bond to the apoenzyme
It the part of co factor

Answer 2

Answer:

Prosthetic group: They are organic compounds and are tightly bound to the apoenzyme. For

example, haem is the prosthetic group in peroxidase and catalase enzymes that catalyse the

breakdown of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. Haem (prosthetic group) is a part of the

active site of the enzyme.