Cofactors

Question 1

What is a cofactor?

Answer 1

A non protein compound that some enzymes need to be present in order to work

Question 2

What are coenzymes?

Answer 2

Small organic molecules which bind temporarily to the active site along with the substrate. They take part in the reaction and are altered.

Question 3

What is a prosthetic group?

Answer 3

Non protein molecules permanently bound to the enzyme. Without the group the enzyme cannit function.

Question 4

What is an example of an enzyme that needs a prosthetic group?

Answer 4

Amylase with the prosthetic group Cl-