Biomolecules Question 57
57. Which one of the following statements is correct, with reference to enzymes? [2017]
(a) Holoenzyme = Apoenzyme + Coenzyme
(b) Coenzyme $=$ Apoenzyme + Holoenzyme
(c) Holoenzyme $=$ Coenzyme + Co-factor
(d) Apoenzyme $=$ Holoenzyme + Coenzyme
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Answer : a
Hints & Solutions
(a) Holoenzyme is conjugated enzyme which consists of a protein part called apoenzyme and a non-protein called cofactor. Coenzyme are also organic compounds but their association with apoenzyme is only transient and acts as cofactors.
