Definition of coenzyme in English:
coenzyme
nounˈkəʊˌɛnzʌɪmkoʊˈɛnˌzaɪm
Biochemistry A non-protein compound that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.
Example sentencesExamples
- Many prosthetic groups and coenzymes are water-soluble derivatives of vitamins.
- These coenzymes then work with enzymes to perform vital activities within the cell.
- These are the essential building blocks of proteins and further sources of reduced sulphur for the synthesis of coenzymes and various secondary compounds.
- This conformational changing process is strengthened by the increase in the affinity of the enzyme and for its coenzymes during hibernation.
- For example, our need for vitamins is due to the fact that they function as coenzymes in many metabolic processes.