1. Cofactor: A non-protein chemical compound or metallic ion that is required for the activity of certain enzymes. 2. Coenzyme: A type of cofactor that is an organic molecule, often derived from vitamins, that is required for the activity of certain enzymes. 3. Apoenzyme: The protein component of an enzyme that requires a cofactor or coenzyme to become active. 4. Holoenzyme: The active form of an enzyme that consists of both the protein component (apoenzyme) and the necessary cofactor or coenzyme.
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Cofactor: A non-protein molecule that is required for enzyme activity.
Coenzyme: A cofactor that is organic and loosely bound to the enzyme.
Apoenzyme: The protein part of an enzyme without its cofactor.
Holoenzyme: The complete enzyme, consisting of the apoenzyme and its cofactor(s).