Question

multiple choice question
a heme moiety (non - amino acid component) attached to the protein hemoglobin is an example of which of the following?
○ radical group
○ side group
○ prosthetic group
○ functional group

Explanation:

A prosthetic group is a non - amino acid component that is tightly bound to a protein. Heme is a non - amino acid component attached to the protein hemoglobin, making it a prosthetic group. A radical group is a species with an unpaired electron. A side group is part of an amino acid structure. A functional group is a group of atoms within a molecule that has characteristic chemical properties.

Answer:

C. Prosthetic group