Cofactors

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cofactors definition

non protein compounds that re required for enzyme activity to occur

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coenzymes

organic cofactors that dont bind permanently. Facilitate binding of substrate to enzyme e.g vitamins.

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activators

inorganic metal ions that temporarily bind and alter active sites to make reactions more feasible.

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prosthetic group

Permanently bound to an enzyme e.g haemoglobin contains a prosthetic haem group that acts as a binding site