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apoenzyme

American

[ap-oh-en-zahym] / ˌæp oʊˈɛn zaɪm /

noun

Biochemistry.

the protein component that with a coenzyme forms a complete enzyme.

apoenzyme British

/ ˌæpəʊˈɛnzaɪm /

noun

a protein component that together with a coenzyme forms an enzyme

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apoenzyme Scientific

/ ăp′ō-ĕn′zīm /

The protein component of an enzyme, to which the coenzyme attaches to form an active enzyme.

Etymology

Origin of apoenzyme

From French, dating back to 1935–40; see origin at apo-, enzyme

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