Enzymes that contain trace minerals are called:
A)zymogens.
B)trace enzymes.
C)metalloenzymes.
D)substrates.

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Enzymes that require minerals as a cofactor or component are called metalloenzymes. These minerals are usually trace elements, hence the confusion with choice B, but the correct term is metalloenzymes. Choice A, zymogens, are inactive enzymes that require activation by cleavage or modification, and choice D, substrates, are the molecules upon which enzymes act.

Enzymes That Contain Trace Minerals Are Called