Iron binds tightly to the heme group in the protein hemoglobin. What type(s) of helper molecule would this be considered?

Iron binds tightly to the heme group in the protein hemoglobin. What type(s) of helper molecule would this be considered?



A - A coenzyme, cofactor, and prosthetic group
B - Only a coenzyme
C - A cofactor and a coenzyme
D - Only a cofactor
E - A prosthetic group and cofactor


Answer: E - A prosthetic group and cofactor


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