COENZYME

coenzyme

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

coenzyme (plural coenzymes)

(biochemistry) Any small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

6 March 2025

LEPTOMENINGES

(noun) the two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers


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Coffee Trivia

According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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