coenzyme

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co=en=zyme

WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun coenzyme has 1 sense

CIDE DICTIONARY

coenzyme,  
     a molecule that is essential for the activity of some enzymes; it may exist free in solution within a living organism, but functions by binding to an enzyme to assist in catalyzing a reaction. The molecule itself may be temporarily changed during the reaction, but is ultimately restored to its original form. Many vitamins function as coenzymes.  [PJC]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

coenzyme, n. Biochem. a non-proteinaceous compound that assists in the action of an enzyme.


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