Associations to the word «Coenzyme»

Wiktionary

COENZYME, noun. (biochemistry) Any small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.
COENZYME A, noun. (coenzyme) A coenzyme, formed from pantothenic acid and adenosine triphosphate, that is necessary for fatty acid synthesis and metabolism.
COENZYME I, noun. (coenzyme) nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
COENZYME II, noun. (coenzyme) nicotinamide adenine trinucleotide

Dictionary definition

COENZYME, noun. A small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes.

Wise words

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