MDCAT Biology MCQ #885

Hemoglobin contains a non-protein heme group attached to the globin chains. What is the general term for such a non-protein part in a conjugated protein?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #885

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Hemoglobin contains a non-protein heme group attached to the globin chains. What is the general term for such a non-protein part in a conjugated protein?

    • A) Prosthetic group
    • B) Coenzyme
    • C) Activator
    • D) Apoenzyme

    Answer: Prosthetic group

    Explanation: Heme is the iron-containing prosthetic group in hemoglobin, which is a non-protein part essential for the protein's function in oxygen transport.