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In the enzyme which catalyzes the breakdown of H2O2 H2O + O2, the prosthetic group is

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a

nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide 

b

haem

c

niacin

d

zinc

answer is B.

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The enzyme that catalyses the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water (H2O) and oxygen (O2) is called catalase. Catalase is a heme-containing enzyme found in many living organisms, including animals, plants and bacteria.

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In the enzyme which catalyzes the breakdown of H2O2 →H2O + O2, the prosthetic group is