' X ' have the following characters:
(I) They are tightly bound to the apoenzyme.
(II) It is non- protein portion of the enzymes.
(III) Haem is a common example of it.
X is
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Prosthetic group is a co-factor. They are tightly bound to the apoenzyme. For example, in peroxidase and catalase, which catalyse the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen, haem is the prosthetic group and it is a part of the active site of the enzyme.
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