Which of the following statements correctly differentiates a prosthetic group from a coenzyme?
1. Prosthetic groups are inorganic, whereas coenzymes are always proteins
2. Coenzymes remain permanently attached to the apoenzyme, whereas prosthetic groups bind transiently
3. Prosthetic groups are tightly bound to the apoenzyme, whereas coenzymes usually associate temporarily during catalysis
4. Coenzymes form the active site permanently, whereas prosthetic groups participate in many unrelated reactions
Subtopic:  Enzyme Cofactors |
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