4.4 Cofactors, Coenzymes, And Prosthetic Groups

Question 1

Cofactor

Answer 1

Non- protein chemical bound to a protein and is required for the protein’s biological activity

Question 2

Coenzyme

Answer 2

Organic molecule binding to active site catalysing a reaction

Question 3

Prosthetic group

Answer 3

Cofactor, tightly bound and form a permanent feature of the protein