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3.1.2 Types of Cofactors
There are three types of cofactors: 1. Inorganic ions 2. Organic molecules (coenzymes) 3. Prosthetic group 1. Inorganic Ions Definition: The inorganic cofactors are different metallic ions such as Fe²⁺, Mg²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, etc. Key Points: · These are only attached to the
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3.1.2 Types of Cofactors
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There are three types of cofactors: 1. Inorganic ions 2. Organic molecules (coenzymes) 3. Prosthetic group #### 1. Inorganic Ions Definition: The inorganic cofactors are different metallic ions such as Fe²⁺, Mg²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, etc. Key Points: - These are only attached to the
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There are three types of cofactors: 1. Inorganic ions 2. Organic molecules (coenzymes) 3. Prosthetic group #### 1. Inorganic Ions Definition: The inorganic cofactors are different metallic ions such as Fe²⁺, Mg²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, etc. Key Points: - These are only attached to the
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- There are three types of cofactors: 1. Inorganic ions 2. Organic molecules (coenzymes) 3. **Prosthetic group
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Important points
- There are three types of cofactors: 1. Inorganic ions 2. Organic molecules (coenzymes) 3. **Prosthetic group
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 3.1.2 Types of Cofactors without a clear definition.
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There are three types of cofactors: 1. Inorganic ions 2. Organic molecules (coenzymes) 3. **Prosthetic group
There are three types of cofactors: 1. Inorganic ions 2. Organic molecules (coenzymes) 3. Prosthetic group #### 1. Inorganic Ions *Definition:
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- There are three types of cofactors: 1. Inorganic ions 2. Organic molecules (coenzymes) 3. Prosthetic group #### 1. Inorganic Ions *Definition:
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