What Is the Difference Between a Coenzyme and a Prosthetic

question 84

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a coenzyme and a prosthetic group?

• A) Coenzymes are essential for an enzymeʹs function and prosthetic groups only enhance its reaction rate.
• B) Coenzymes are weakly bound whereas prosthetic groups are strongly bound to their respective enzymes.
• C) Coenzymes are organic cofactors and prosthetic groups are inorganic cofactors.
• D) Coenzymes require additional ions to bind to enzymes but prosthetic groups are able to directly interact with enzymes.

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