coenzymes

• A cofactor is a non-protein compound required for the enzyme’s activity to occur.
• What are the three types of cofactors?

  Coenzymes

  Activators

  Prosthetic groups
• Coenzymes are organic cofactors which do not bind permanently. They facilitate the

  binding of substrate to enzyme.
• Activators are inorganic metal ions which temporarily binds to the enzyme and alters its active site, making the reaction more feasible.
• Prosthetic groups are permanently attached to the enzyme