Term Name:	prosthetic group metabolic process
Synonyms:	coenzyme and prosthetic group metabolic process, coenzyme and prosthetic group metabolism, prosthetic group metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving a prosthetic group, the non-amino acid portion of certain protein molecules. Prosthetic groups may be inorganic or organic and are usually required for the biological activity of the protein.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0051189]    QuickGO    AmiGO