Cofactors

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Cofactors: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Cofactors, Prosthetic Group, Coenzyme and Metal Group as Cofactor.

Important Questions on Cofactors

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Which of the following is a cofactor of carboxypeptidase, a proteolytic enzyme?

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An organic substance bound to an enzyme and essential for its activity is called _____. (coenzyme/cofactor)

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_____ groups are non-protein components of an enzyme, which are firmly attached to the enzyme.

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Which of the following is a component of coenzyme A, vitamin biotin, thiamine and mustard oil and whose deficiency results in a decrease in nodule formation?

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Find out mismatch from the following pair.

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Define the Prosthetic group.

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Non-protein part of an enzyme is called

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An organic substance bound to an enzyme and essential for its activity is called _____. (coenzyme/cofactor)

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Name the protein portion of the conjugated enzyme.

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In which one of the following enzymes, is copper necessarily associated as an activator?

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An element playing a role in nitrogen fixation is

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Non-protein part of an enzyme is known as:

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Which of the following enzymes has/have heme as a prosthetic group?

I. Catalase

II. Carboxypeptidase

III. Succinic dehydrogenase

IV. Peroxidase

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Which statement regarding coenzyme is incorrect?

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In which one of the following enzymes, is copper necessarily associated as an activator?

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Mineral associated with cytochrome is