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Biochemistry Enzymes 1271d8d9

Inactive precursors of enzymes are known as:

A
Apo enzymes
B
Coenzymes
C
Proenzymes
D
Holoenzymes
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C. ProenzymesProenzymes or zymogens are inactive enzymes which undergo irreversible covalent activation by the breakdown of one or more peptide bonds. For example, Chymotrypsin, pepsinogen and plasminogen are proenzymes that are converted to active enzymes chymotrypsin, pepsin and plasmin respectively.

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