Enlist the steps involved in the catalytic and prosthetic group.

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Catalytic Cycle of Enzyme 
The steps involved in the catalytic cycle of enzyme are as under:

  • Substrate binds to the active site of an enzyme, fitting into the active site.

  • Shape of the enzyme is altered by the binding of the substrate, and it fits more tightly around the substrate.

  • Bond between the enzyme and the substrate is broken and a new enzyme−product complex is formed.

  • Product is released from the enzyme, and free enzyme is now ready to enter a new catalytic cycle by binding with a new substrate.


    The cofactors (non-protein components bound to enzymes to make them catalytically active) which are covalently bond to the enzyme is called the prosthetic group. Example: haem (part of the active site of an enzyme.).  

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