prosthetic group

The nonprotein component of a conjugated protein, as the heme group in hemoglobin.

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prosthetic group

(Biochemistry) the nonprotein component of a conjugated protein, such as the lipid group in a lipoprotein

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The ANOVA also revealed a significant group difference in distance error (p = 0.01), with the prosthetic group completing their reach closer to the target; however, the mean difference was less than 3 mm.

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Heme serves as the prosthetic group in a number of important proteins, including hemoglobin, myoglobin, catalase, peroxidase, and cytochrome c, while chlorophyll is used in chloroplast photosynthesis.

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