Which term is used to refer to an inactive enzyme precursor?
Correct answer: C. Zymogen
- A. Apoenzyme
- B. Null enzyme
- C. Zymogen
- D. Inhibitor
Explanation
Option A: Apoenzyme or apoprotein is an enzymatically inactive protein part of an enzyme, which requires a cofactor for its activity.Option C: Zymogens are the inactive precursors of proteolytic enzymes that become activated in a suitable environment. This term is general, in that it refers to a large variety of proteins.Option D: An enzyme inhibitor is a molecule that binds to an enzyme and blocks its activity
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