Q4 / 180 · NEET 2025 · Biology

The protein portion of an enzyme is called:

  • A
    Cofactor
  • B
    Coenzyme
  • Correct answer
    C
    Apoenzyme
  • D
    Prosthetic group

Solution

There are number of cases in which non-protein constituents called co-factors are bound to the enzyme to make the enzyme catalytically active. In these instances, the protein portion of the enzymes is called the apoenzyme. Three kinds of co-factors are identified prosthetic groups, co-enzymes and metal ions. Prosthetic groups are organic compounds and they are tightly bound with apoenzyme. Co-enzymes are also organic compounds but their association with apoenzyme is only transient.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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