Question
What is a prosthetic group ? What will happen if it is removed?
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Answer
1. Prosthetic group is non-protein in nature and is attached to the protein component of enzyme by chemical bonds.
2. It is not removed by hydrolysis.
3. If the prosthetic group is removed the protein part of the enzyme becomes inactive.
2. It is not removed by hydrolysis.
3. If the prosthetic group is removed the protein part of the enzyme becomes inactive.
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