Explain the term enzyme cofactors

Question

Explain the term enzyme cofactors?

Answer 1

Various enzymes require other related molecules to work. Such molecules are termed as enzyme cofactors and they can be, for illustration, organic ions such as mineral salts, or organic molecules. Inactive enzymes that are not bound to their cofactors are termed as apo-enzymes. Active enzymes bound to their cofactors are termed as holo-enzymes.