The enzyme which combines with a nonprotein prosthetic group to form a functional enzyme is called

Apoenzyme

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Holoenzyme

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Coenzyme

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Proenzyme.

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Solution

The correct option is B Holoenzyme
The non-protein component or prosthetic group along with the protein component or apoenzyme is called the holoenzyme. The prosthetic group may be metal ion or a co-enzyme that may be firmly or losely bound to the enzyme.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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Consider the following statements :

(A) Coenzyme or metal ion that is tightly bound to enzyme protein is called a prosthetic group.

(B) A complete catalytic active enzyme with its bound prosthetic group is called apoenzyme.

Select the correct option.

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