BCH101intermediate
Match each enzyme-related term to its definition.
Answer
Apoenzyme - Protein portion without its required cofactor, Holoenzyme - Complete enzyme with its required cofactor, Prosthetic group - Tightly bound enzyme cofactor, Coenzyme - Organic cofactor
Explanation
### The pairs
| Item | Matches | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Apoenzyme | Protein portion without its required cofactor | It names the enzyme protein when separated from its required nonprotein component. |
| Holoenzyme | Complete enzyme with its required cofactor | It is the complete form capable of the relevant catalytic activity. |
| Prosthetic group | Tightly bound enzyme cofactor | It remains closely associated with the enzyme. |
| Coenzyme | Organic cofactor | It assists catalysis by carrying electrons or chemical groups. |
### Terms
- **Cofactor**: a nonprotein component needed for enzyme activity.
Related Questions
- Which of the following is a storage polysaccharide?(intermediate)
- Which of the following lipids is amphipathic?(intermediate)
- Plasma proteins exert an osmotic pressure of about ____ mmHg and therefore play an important role in maintaining a proper water balance between the tissues and blood.(intermediate)
- Groups of adjacent nucleotides are joined by ____________.(intermediate)
- Which of the following carbohydrates is a triose?(intermediate)
Want to practice more questions like this?
Join myBenkio free and practice past questions for your Nigerian university courses with AI explanations for every answer.
Start Practicing Free