A compound that is necessary for the synthesis of another compound is called a(an)

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Precursor compounds are necessary for the synthesis of another compound. They serve as building blocks or raw materials for the synthesis of more complex molecules. Examples of precursor compounds include amino acids, which are necessary for protein synthesis, and nucleotides, which are necessary for DNA and RNA synthesis.

Option A, allosteric inhibitor, refers to a substance that binds to an enzyme at a site other than the active site and changes its shape, thus reducing or completely inhibiting its activity.

Option B, cofactor, is a non-protein chemical compound that binds to an enzyme and is required for its activity.

Option D, proenzyme, is an inactive form of an enzyme that must be cleaved or modified to become active.

Option E, zymogen, is another name for a proenzyme, commonly used for enzymes that are involved in digestion.

A Compound That Is Necessary for the Synthesis of Another