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both need to be present in the enzyme for the reaction to take place but the substrate undergoes a physical transformation while the cofactor remains the same.
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∙ 12y agoCofactors are inorganic helpers to the enzyme where as coenzymes are organic... that's all i really know about the two
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What is a non protein helper of an enzyme molecule called?
Cofactor is a non-protein, inorganic enzyme helper. An example of a cofactor is metal ions.
What Nonprotein molecules that join with enzymes temporarily during chemical reactions in cells?
coenzyme CORRECTION the above answer is wrong the correct answer is cofactors.
Do enzymes receive help from cofactors?
No, some enzymes do not need any additional components (cofactors or coenzymes) to show full activity.
What is the function of cofactors and co-enzymes?
co-enzymes are organic molecules that are required by certain enzymes to carry out catalysis while co-factors are often classified as inorganic substances that are required for, or increase the rate of, catalysis.
Which Enzyme function is true Enzymes cannot function at a pH lower than 6.Most coenzymes are inorganic substances such as ions of iron or potassium.Excessive salt ions can cause an enzyme to denature?
The answer is: "Excessive salt ions can cause an enzyme to denature." Although most enzymes function near neutrality, in the range of pH 6-8, there are some exceptions. For example, Pepsin, a digestive enzyme, works best at pH 2. While some coenzymes are inorganic, there are several organic coenzymes as well.
What is a non protein helper of an enzyme molecule called?
Cofactor is a non-protein, inorganic enzyme helper. An example of a cofactor is metal ions.
What has the author David Dolphin written?
David Dolphin has written: 'Tabulation of infrared spectral data' -- subject(s): Infrared spectroscopy, Tables 'Coenzymes and Cofactors (Coenzymes & Cofactors Series)'
What is the relationship between coenzymes and vitamins?
An enzyme is a protein molecule that acts as a catalyst to speed up the rate of a reaction. A coenzyme is an organic molecule that serves as an enzyme helper (aka cofactor). A vitamin is a group of unrelated molecules used in the making of certain coenzymes. Like enzymes, cells use inorganic cofactors, coenzymes, and vitamins repeatedly until these molecules are worn out or destroyed.
What are cofactors in cells and what are they derived from?
Cofactors are nonprotein additions that are needed for enzyme activity. Cofactors are derived from vitamins and minerals.
What Nonprotein molecules that join with enzymes temporarily during chemical reactions in cells?
coenzyme CORRECTION the above answer is wrong the correct answer is cofactors.
Why do Vitamins help the growth of plants?
some vitamins are act as cofactors or coenzymes esssntial for growth of enzymes
Cofactors needed in enzyme mediated reactions include?
Calcium
Do enzymes receive help from cofactors?
No, some enzymes do not need any additional components (cofactors or coenzymes) to show full activity.
The inorganic non-protein components that participate in enzyme catalysis are known as?
Cofactors
What is the difference between acetyl CoA and coenzyme A?
Coenzymes are small, organic, non-protein molecules, such as vitamins, that carry chemical groups between enzymes. They are sometimes known as cosubstrates. Coenzymes are substrates for enzymes but are not considered part of an enzyme's structure. Cofactors are non-protein chemical compounds that are bound (either tightly, as in prosthetic groups; or loosely, as in coenzymes) to an enzyme and is required for catalysis. A cofactor can be a coenzyme or a prosthetic group.
What small organic molecules works with enzymes to facilitate the enzyme activity?
coenzymes
What is the function of cofactors and co-enzymes?
co-enzymes are organic molecules that are required by certain enzymes to carry out catalysis while co-factors are often classified as inorganic substances that are required for, or increase the rate of, catalysis.
