Question

Describe the similarities and differences between cofactors, coenzymes and prosthetic groups.

Accepted Answer

Comparing cofactors, coenzymes and prosthetic groups:Coenzymes and prosthetic groups are both cofactorsCoenzymes are organic cofactors that are not permanently attached to the proteinProsthetic groups are cofactors that are permanently attached to the enzymeCofactors and prosthetic groups can be organic or inorganic (org molecules or ions)

Front	Describe the similarities and differences between cofactors, coenzymes and prosthetic groups.
Back	Comparing cofactors, coenzymes and prosthetic groups: Coenzymes and prosthetic groups are both cofactors Coenzymes are organic cofactors that are not permanently attached to the protein Prosthetic groups are cofactors that are permanently attached to the enzyme Cofactors and prosthetic groups can be organic or inorganic (org molecules or ions)

Prosthetic Coenzymes Cofactors Groups Organic Permanently Attached Describe