MDCAT Biology MCQ #3275

In many enzymatic reactions, metal ions like magnesium or iron are required to detach easily from the protein part. These are called:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #3275

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In many enzymatic reactions, metal ions like magnesium or iron are required to detach easily from the protein part. These are called:

    • A) Coenzymes
    • B) Prosthetic groups
    • C) Apoenzymes
    • D) Activators

    Answer: Activators

    Explanation: Activators are inorganic metallic ions like Mg2+; coenzymes are organic molecules, often vitamin derivatives, which serve a different structural role.