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Which of the following is an organic compound?

A
Prosthetic group
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Coenzymes
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C
Metal ions
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Both a and b
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Solution

The correct option is D Both a and b
An enzyme consists of a protein part called apoenzyme and non-protein part called cofactor. The apoenzyme and cofactor together form holoenzyme.
There are three kinds of cofactors - prosthetic groups, coenzymes and metal ions.
The organic cofactor includes the prosthetic group and coenzymes while metal ions are inorganic cofactors.

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