NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 27

Question: Which one of the following statements is correct, with reference to enzymes?

Options:

A) Holoenzyme = Coenzyme + Cofactor

B) Apoenzyme = Holoenzyme + Coenzyme

C) Holoenzyme = Apoenzyme + Coenzyme

D) Coenzyme = Apoenzyme + Holoenzyme

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Holoenzyme is conjugated enzyme in which protein part is apoenzyme while non-protein is cofactor. Coenzyme are also organic compounds but their association with apoenzyme is only transient and serve as cofactors.