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KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 11 - 9. Biomolecules

With reference to enzymes, which one of the following statements is true?

  1. A Apoenzyme = Holoenzyme + Coenzyme
  2. B Holoenzyme = Apoenzyme + Coenzyme
  3. C Coenzyme = Apoenzyme + Holoenzyme
  4. D Holoenzyme = Coenzyme - Apoenzyme
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(B) Holoenzyme = Apoenzyme + Coenzyme

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(B) Holoenzyme = Apoenzyme + Coenzyme,
An enzyme is composed of an apoenzyme (the protein part) and a coenzyme (a non-protein organic molecule). Together, they form the holoenzyme, which is the active form of the enzyme capable of catalyzing reactions.