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apoenzyme

ap·o·en·zyme
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-oh-en-zahym]
    • /ˌæp oʊˈɛn zaɪm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-oh-en-zahym]
    • /ˌæp oʊˈɛn zaɪm/

Definitions of apoenzyme word

  • noun apoenzyme a protein component that together with a coenzyme forms an enzyme 3
  • noun apoenzyme the part of an enzyme that consists wholly of protein and that, together with a coenzyme or prosthetic group, forms a complete enzyme (holoenzyme) 3
  • noun apoenzyme the protein component that with a coenzyme forms a complete enzyme. 1
  • noun apoenzyme (enzyme) An inactive haloenzyme lacking a cofactor. 1
  • noun apoenzyme (biochemistry) An inactive haloenzyme lacking a cofactor. 0

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Origin of apoenzyme

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1935-40; See origin at apo-, enzyme

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Parts of speech for Apoenzyme

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apoenzyme popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

apoenzyme usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with apoenzyme

  • what is an apoenzyme?
  • what is apoenzyme?

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