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The protein part of an enzyme which requires a coenzyme/ cofactor to function is called a(n):__________

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

See the illustration below:

APOENZYME + COFACTOR/COENZYME = HOLOENZYME

Note: All known enzymes are proteins

Apoenzyme is the protein portion of the enzyme.

COFACTOR is the added portion to make a BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE enzyme known as Holoenzyme.

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