Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The difference between the pair of enzyme terms, coenzyme and zymogen has to be stated.
Concept introduction: The compound that acts as a catalyst for a biochemical reaction is called enzyme. The human body contains different enzymes because every reaction in a cell needs a specific enzyme.
(b)
Interpretation: The difference between the pair of enzyme terms, extremozyme and proteolytic enzyme has to be stated.
Concept introduction: The compound that acts as a catalyst for a biochemical reaction is called enzyme. The human body contains different enzymes because every reaction in a cell needs a specific enzyme.
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