Question

A coenzyme is:

• A. Same enzyme that occurs in different tissues such as heart and muscle
• B. One that shares the function other enzyme
• C. Organic or inorganic in nature and helps activate metabolic enzymes
• D. Organic non–protein in nature and helps to activate metabolic enzymes

Answer 1

The correct option is D Organic non–protein in nature and helps to activate metabolic enzymes

The cofactor is a non-protein part of the enzyme. It can be metal ions or the organic chemical. The cofactors which are organic chemicals are known as a coenzyme. These are loosely attached to the apoenzyme. The tightly bound coenzymes are the prosthetic group. It attaches with the apoenzyme and helps in enzyme activity.
So, the correct answer is option d.