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holoenzyme

American

[hol-oh-en-zahym] / ˌhɒl oʊˈɛn zaɪm /

noun

an enzyme complete in both its apoenzyme and coenzyme components.

holoenzyme British

/ ˌhɒləʊˈɛnzaɪm /

noun

an active enzyme consisting of a protein component (apoenzyme) and its coenzyme

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Etymology

Origin of holoenzyme

First recorded in 1940–45; holo- + enzyme

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The polymerase comprised of all five subunits is called the holoenzyme.

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