Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYBiomolecules1 Mark
MCQ
What is a prosthetic group of a protein:
A
Amino acid
B
Peptide chain
C
Polypeptide chain
✓
Non$-$protein component
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Non$-$protein component
Prosthetic groups are cofactors that bind tightly to proteins or enzymes.
It is a specific non$-$polypeptide required for the biological function of some proteins.
The prosthetic group may be organic $($such as vitamin, sugar or lipid$)$ or inorganic $($such as metal ion$),$ but is not composed of amino acids.
Need a full question paper?
Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.