apoenzyme

[ ap-oh-en-zahym ]
/ ˌæp oʊˈɛn zaɪm /

noun Biochemistry.

the protein component that with a coenzyme forms a complete enzyme.

Origin of apoenzyme

From French, dating back to 1935–40; see origin at apo-, enzyme

British Dictionary definitions for apoenzyme

apoenzyme
/ (ˌæpəʊˈɛnzaɪm) /

noun

a protein component that together with a coenzyme forms an enzyme

Medical definitions for apoenzyme

apoenzyme
[ ăp′ō-ĕnzīm ]

n.

The protein component of an enzyme that combines with the coenzyme to form the active enzyme.

Scientific definitions for apoenzyme

apoenzyme
[ ăp′ō-ĕnzīm ]

The protein component of an enzyme, to which the coenzyme attaches to form an active enzyme.