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In the enzymes peroxidase and catalase, what role does the haem group play?

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1It acts as an allosteric inhibitor.
2It is a loosely bound coenzyme.
3It serves as a prosthetic group part of the enzyme's active site.✓
4It acts as the substrate.

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It serves as a prosthetic group part of the enzyme's active site.

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