What is a coenzyme?

A. an organic cofactor that directly participates as one of the substrates in an enzymatic reaction
B. a metal, such as zinc, that participates in enzymatic reactions
C. a term regarding enzymatic reactions that is synonymous with "cofactor"
D. any ligand that binds to a specific site on a protein receptor
E. an inorganic molecule that catalyzes enzymatic reactions


A

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