Difference between Co-Factors and Co- enzymes?
Is Co-enzyme protein or non-protein molecule?
Is Co-enzyme protein or non-protein molecule?
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Feb 12, 2018
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Explanation:
Differences Between Cofactors and Coenzymes
i) A Cofactor is a non-protein chemical compound (inorganic or
organic). It is bound to the protein and it is needed in the biological
activity of the enzyme. They are also called helper molecules.
However, A Coenzyme is a non-protein organic molecule.
It carries chemical groups (phosphate, chlorides, etc.) between
enzymes; but it is not regarded as a part of enzyme's structure.
Actually, a Coenzyme is one of the two types of cofactors.
The other one is Prosthetic groups. E.g. Vitamins.
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