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Apoenzyme is:

A)  protein                                               

B)  lipid                      

C)  sugar                   

D)         vitamin

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Conjugated or complex enzymes are made up of a proteinaceous part, called apoenzyme and a non proteinaceous part, called co-factor. Apoenzyme associates with an appropriate co-factor (which may be co-enzyme prosthetic group or metal ion) and forms an active enzyme which is known as holoenzyme