What is the chemical nature of the majority of prosthetic groups?
A
Lipoidal
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B
Organic
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C
Metallic
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D
Alkaloidal
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Solution
The correct option is B Organic A coenzyme or metal ion that is very tightly or even covalently bound to the enzyme protein is called a prosthetic group. These may be organic or inorganic in nature. For example includes flavin nucleotides and heme. This accentuates the enzymatic activity.