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Usually there are three kinds of proteins that could bind to an enzyme to enhance its catalytic activity. The prosthetic groups are one that are firmly attched to the enzymes. The best example of a prosthetic group is heme that is bound to hemoglobin.
The next is co factor, that could dissociate itself from the enzyme, like NADH and NADPH.
Cofactor, finally, are metal ions, usually cations, that bind to the metal ions and enhance the activity. they perform certain functions; as to hold the substrates in close proximity. The best example is DNA and RNA polymerase, where the upcoming nucleotide is held in the catalytic cleft of polymerase by Magnesium ions.
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What is the cofactor found on yeast?
.its trypsin
Is magnesium a cofactor of glycolysis?
Yes, Mg2+ is a cofactor for the enzymes phosphofructo kinase-1, phosphoglycerate kinase, enolase, and pyruvate kinase in glycolysis.
What binds to the enzyme and plays a role in catalyst?
cofactor
What is the major cofactor formed from folate?
tetrahydrofolate (THF)
A cofactor is defined as?
One of two or more contributing factors.
When was Cofactor Genomics created?
Cofactor Genomics was created in 2008.
What is a non-protein helper of an enzyme molecule called?
the general term is cofactor, but more specifically, if the cofactor is an organic molecule, it is called a coenzyme
Is ribosome a cofactor?
No .
What is the cofactor found on yeast?
.its trypsin
What is the function of magnesium chloride in peroxidase extraction?
Mg2+ is a cofactor of the enzyme peroxidase. In order to keep the enzyme active, this cofactor must be supplied. Magnesium chloride dissociates in solution into magnesium and chloride ions. The cofactor requirement is thus met
What type of cofactor is most likely to be used by an enzyme that operates outside of a cell?
It is not possible to determine whether an enzyme requires a cofactor from these data.
Is magnesium a cofactor of glycolysis?
Yes, Mg2+ is a cofactor for the enzymes phosphofructo kinase-1, phosphoglycerate kinase, enolase, and pyruvate kinase in glycolysis.
What is the difference between coenzyme and prosthetic group?
CO-ENZYME: A dissociable cofactor, usually organic. PROSTHETIC GROUP: non-dissociable cofactor.
Which ion is a cofactor in blood clotting?
calcium
What do kinases typically require as a cofactor?
Magnesium
Use of water in pcr?
enzyme cofactor
What is the resulting value from the factor?
It is known as the cofactor.
