A cofactor is a necessary non-protein component for enzyme function; a coenzyme is an organic cofactor not permanently bound to the enzyme.
A cofactor is a non-protein component essential for enzyme function, while a coenzyme is an organic cofactor not permanently attached to the enzyme.
| Front | Define cofactor and coenzyme. |
|---|---|
| Back | Cofactor - non-protein component necessary for effective functioning of an enzyme (can be ions or organic molecules) Coenzyme - organic cofactor not permanently attached to the protein |
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