Definition of Apoenzyme
Asked by Vikram Veda · 1 year ago
What is an apoenzyme?
1 Answer
An apoenzyme is:
1. The protein part of an enzyme without its cofactor or prosthetic group
2. Inactive on its own and requires a cofactor to function
When combined with its specific cofactor, it forms a complete and active enzyme called a holoenzyme.
1. The protein part of an enzyme without its cofactor or prosthetic group
2. Inactive on its own and requires a cofactor to function
When combined with its specific cofactor, it forms a complete and active enzyme called a holoenzyme.
NEET Faculty · 1 year ago
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