4.4 Cofactors, coenzymes and prosthetic groups OCR A-Level Biology
Cofactor
Are prosthetic groups cofactors or coenzymes?
Minerals
How are inorganic cofactors obtained? (taken in to the body)
Vitamins
How are organic Coenzymes obtained? Taken in to the body)
A change in shape
What do precursor enzymes need to undergo in order to be activated and carry out their function?
Inactive precursor
What is the name of the enzyme that is produced in an inactive form?
Cofactor
What is the name of the inorganic component that Joins to the enzyme to allow the substrate to fit?(allows the Enzyme to carry out its function)
Coenzyme
What is the name of the organic component that Joins to the enzyme to allow the substrate to fit?(allows the Enzyme to carry out its function)
Prosthetic group
Which type of cofactor binds tightly to the protein and becomes a permanent part of the protein?