Enzyme often have additional parts in their structures that are made up of molecules other than proteins. When this additional chemical part is an organic molecule, it is called |
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a) |
Cofactor |
b) |
Coenzyme |
c) |
Substrate |
d) |
Both (a) and (b) |
Enzyme often have additional parts in their structures that are made up of molecules other than proteins. When this additional chemical part is an organic molecule, it is called |
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a) |
Cofactor |
b) |
Coenzyme |
c) |
Substrate |
d) |
Both (a) and (b) |
(b)
Special non-protein molecules are called cofactors. These help enzymes to catalyze chemical reactions. Organic cofactors are called coenzymes.