NEET2019Zoology-Biomolecules
NEET 2019 Zoology Enzymes Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Consider the following statements:
i. Coenzyme or metal ion that is tightly bound to enzyme protein is called prosthetic group.
ii. A complete catalytic active enzyme with its bound prosthetic group is called apoenzyme.
Select the correct option.
A
Both (i) and (ii) are false.
B
(i) is false but (ii) is true.
C
Both (i) and (ii) are true.
D
(i) is true but (ii) is false.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Apoenzyme is the protein part of an enzyme without its prosthetic group, while a holoenzyme includes the prosthetic group.
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