Which statement defines a coenzyme?

a. A unit consisting of an enzyme bound to reactants plus ATP
b. An organic molecule closely associated with enzymes
c. The active part of an enzyme
d. An inactive enzyme that becomes functional upon contact with specific cofactors
e. An enzyme precursor


Answer: B

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