Enzyme often have additional parts in their structures that are made up of molecules other than proteins. When this additional chemical part is an organic molecule, it is called

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Enzyme often have additional parts in their structures that are made up of molecules other than proteins. When this additional chemical part is an organic molecule, it is called (A) cofactor (B) coenzyme (C) substrates (D) Both (a) and (b)

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Special non-protein molecules are called cofactors. These help enzymes catalyze chemical reactions. Organic cofactors are called coenzymes.

Q. Enzyme often have additional parts in their structures that are made up of molecules other than proteins. When this additional chemical part is an organic molecule, it is called

cofactor

coenzyme

substrates

Both (a) and (b)

Special non-protein molecules are called cofactors. These help enzymes catalyze chemical reactions. Organic cofactors are called coenzymes.