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The protein part of a conjugated enzyme, existing in an incomplete and catalytically inactive state, is known as

A. Holoenzyme
B. Apoenzyme
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C. Cofactor
D. Isoenzyme

📝 Explanation

The protein portion alone is the inactive apoenzyme, which requires a non-protein cofactor to form the complete, active holoenzyme.

📖 Additional Information

  • Holoenzyme
  • Apoenzyme
  • Cofactor
  • Isoenzyme

The protein portion alone is the inactive apoenzyme, which requires a non-protein cofactor to form the complete, active holoenzyme.

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