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apoenzyme

[ap-oh-en-zahym]
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noun Biochemistry.
  1. the protein component that with a coenzyme forms a complete enzyme.
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Origin of apoenzyme

From French, dating back to 1935–40; see origin at apo-, enzyme
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British Dictionary definitions for apoenzyme

apoenzyme

noun
  1. a protein component that together with a coenzyme forms an enzyme
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apoenzyme

(ăp′ō-ĕn′zīm)
n.
  1. The protein component of an enzyme that combines with the coenzyme to form the active enzyme.
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apoenzyme

[ăp′ō-ĕn′zīm]
  1. The protein component of an enzyme, to which the coenzyme attaches to form an active enzyme.
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