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A holoenzyme contains apoenzyme and ____________ .

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isoenzyme
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cofactor
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inhibitor
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B cofactor
Holoenzyme = Apoenzyme+ Cofactor.
Apoenzyme:-An apoenzyme is an inactive enzyme, activation of the enzyme occurs upon binding of an organic or inorganic cofactor.
Cofactor:-A cofactor is a non-protein chemical compound or metallic ion that is required for an enzyme's activity

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