Prosthetic groups differ from co-enzymes in that :-

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They require metal ions for their activity

They (prosthetic groups) are tightly bound to apoenzymes.

Their association with apoenzymes is transient.

They can serve as co-factors in a number of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

answer is B.

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Prosthetic groups are organic compounds and are distinguished from other cofactors in that they are tightly bound to the apoenzyme.

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