Cofactors and co enzymes

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what are cofactors
inorganic ions
what is an example of a co factor
Cl- (amylase)
minerals
what is an organic ion
carbon based
what is an inorganic ion
not carbon based
what is a co enzyme
an organic ion
what is an example of a coenzyme
vitamins
do coenzymes change in reactions
yes - often reduced
but constantly recycled
do co factors change in a reaction
no
they just help with induced fit
what is an apoenzyme
an inactive protein
what is a holoenzyme
apoenzyme + cofactor - a whole protein/enzyme