Biomolecules Question 72
72. Enzymes having slightly different molecular structure but performing identical activity are
(a) Holoenzymes
(b) Isoenzymes
(c) Apoenzymes
(d) Coenzymes
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Answer : b
Hints & Solutions
(b) There are certain enzymes which have slightly different molecular structure but have similar catalytic function such enzymes are known as isoenzymes. Holoenzyme is the active compound formed by combination of a coenzyme and an apoenzyme. Apoenzyme is the protein component of an enzyme, to which the coenzyme attaches to form an active enzyme. Coenzymes are organic non-protein molecules that bind with the protein molecule (apoenzyme) to form the active enzyme (holoenzyme).
