In the enzyme which catalyses the breakdown of:
\(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{O}_2\)
the prosthetic group is :
1. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
2. Haem
3. Zinc
4. Niacin
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The cofactor of the enzyme carboxypeptidase is:
1. Niacin
2. Flavin
3. Haem
4. Zinc
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The essential chemical components of many coenzymes are:
1. Nucleic acid
2. Carbohydrates
3. Vitamins
4. Proteins

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Consider the following statements:

A:  A coenzyme or metal ion that is tightly bound to enzyme protein is called prosthetic group
B: A complete catalytic enzyme with its bound prosthetic group is called apoenzyme


Select the correct option

1. (A) is false but (B) is true

2. Both (A) and (B) are true

3. (A) is true but (B) is false

4. Both (A) and (B) are false

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Prosthetic groups are distinguished from other cofactors in that they:
I: are organic compounds.
II: are tightly bound to the apoenzyme.
1. Only I is true
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
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Coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and NADP contain the vitamin:
1. Riboflavin 2. Pantothenic acid
3. Niacin 4. Pteroylglutamic acid
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When the co-factor is removed from the enzyme:
1. catalytic activity is lost
2. catalytic activity is reduced
3. catalytic activity increases
4. catalytic activity remains same
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