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- [koh-en-zahym]
- /koʊˈɛn zaɪm/
- /koˈen.zaɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-en-zahym]
- /koʊˈɛn zaɪm/
Definitions of coenzyme word
- noun coenzyme a nonprotein organic molecule that forms a complex with certain enzymes and is essential for their activity 3
- noun coenzyme an organic substance of low molecular weight that is not protein and that can unite with a given protein, apoenzyme, to form an active enzyme complex 3
- noun coenzyme a molecule that provides the transfer site for biochemical reactions catalyzed by an enzyme. 1
- noun coenzyme A nonprotein compound that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme. 1
- noun coenzyme (biochemistry) Any small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme. 0
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Origin of coenzyme
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; < German Ko-enzym; see co-, enzyme
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Parts of speech for Coenzyme
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coenzyme popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
coenzyme usage trend in Literature
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- when b vitamins are consumed in their coenzyme forms?
- what is coenzyme a?
- where does coenzyme q10 come from?
- which coenzyme q10 is best?
- what does coenzyme q do?
- what does coenzyme do?
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