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Additional non protein chemical component required for optimum activity of enzymes is referred to as ___________

(a) coenzymes

(b) holoenzyme

(c) cofactors

(d) isoenzyme

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Right option is (c) cofactors

Explanation: Additional non protein chemical component required for optimum activity of enzymes is referred to as cofactors. Coenzymes are those complex organic or metallo-organic compound present in an enzyme. Holoenzyme is referred to as a complete catalytically active enzyme together with its bound coenzyme and/or metal ion. Isoenzyme is referred to as two or more enzymes with identical function but different structure.

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