4.4 Cofactors, coenzymes and prosthetic groups OCR A-Level Biology

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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?


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