Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
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Chapter 5 - Essential Concepts of Metabolism - Self Quiz - Page 145: 21

Answer

(a) Apoenzyme (b) Cofactor (c) Substrate (d) Active site (e) Coenzyme (f) Allosteric site (g) Holoenzyme

Work Step by Step

Apoenzyme- enzymes that consist of protein portion Cofactor- usually an inorganic ion (magnesium, manganese, zinc) Substrate- substance on which the enzyme acts Active site- site where substrate binds Coenzyme- nonprotein organic molecule bound to or loosely associated with an enzyme Allosteric site- site where noncompetitive inhibitors are attached Holoenzyme- consists of apoenzyme in combination with cofactor
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