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Biomolecules

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Distinguish between prosthetic group and cofactors.

Solution

Prosthetic group

Co-factors

1. It is a non protein which helps in functioning of enzymes.

2. It may be co-enzyme or co-factor e.g. NAD, FAD (Coenzyme). Fe⁺², Cs cofactor.

1. It is a metal ion which helps in functioning of enzymes

2. It cannot be coenzyme e.g. Zn⁺² helps in the functioning of carbonic anhydrase.

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