Which one of the following enzymes contains 'Haem' as the prosthetic group?
- Succinate dehydrogenase
- Catalase
- RuBisCO
- Carbonic anhydrase
Answer
(2) Catalase
Solution
Prosthetic groups are organic compounds tightly bound to the apoenzyme. In peroxidase and catalase, which break down hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen, haem is the prosthetic group.
(Carbonic anhydrase contains Zn2+ as a cofactor; RuBisCO needs Mg2+.)
Answer: (2)