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

21 May 2024

FUDGE

(verb) tamper, with the purpose of deception; “Fudge the figures”; “cook the books”; “falsify the data”


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Coffee Trivia

According to WorldAtlas, Canada is the only non-European country to make its top ten list of coffee consumers. The United States at a distant 25 on the list.

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