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Which one of the following statements is correct, with reference to enzymes?
BiologyBiomolecules (B)NEETNEET 2017
Options:
  • A Apoenzyme = Holoenzyme + Coenzyme
  • B Holoenzyme = Apoenzyme + Coenzyme
  • C Coenzyme = Apoenzyme + Holoenzyme
  • D Holoenzyme = Coenzyme + Co-factor
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Holoenzyme = Apoenzyme + Coenzyme

The holoenzyme is a conjugated enzyme in which protein part is apoenzyme while non-protein is a cofactor.

Coenzyme is also organic compounds but their association with apoenzyme is only transient and serve as cofactors.

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