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An activated enzyme consisting of a polypeptide chain and a cofactor is called?

Correct answer: B. Holoenzyme

  • A. Apoenzyme
  • B. Holoenzyme
  • C. Conjugated enzyme
  • D. Hybrid enzyme

Explanation

Enzymes are proteins comprised of amino acids linked together in one or more polypeptide chains. Apoenzyme is a protein part that binds to a non-protein cofactor to form an active conjugated enzyme known as the holoenzyme. The cofactor and apoenzyme complex is called a holoenzyme.

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