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Difference between cofactors and coenzymes

• Cofactors are a non-protein component needed to help enzymes carry out their function.
• If the cofactor is an organic molecule its a coenzyme. These are often vitamins. Coenzyme are responsible for the transfer of hydrogen atoms between molecules in respiration.
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Prosthetic groups

• Prosthetic groups are cofactors that bind irreversibly to the enzyme as apposed to cofactors that detach and aren't permanent.
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Precursor activation