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What is the nonprotein part of the enzyme is called?


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Enzyme:

  1. Proteins that operate as biological catalysts are known as enzymes.
  2. These catalysts help to speed up chemical processes.

Non-protein part of enzyme:

  1. It is called a co-factor.
  2. These molecules help an enzyme function normally.
  3. For example, ATP, vitamins, and minerals.
  4. ATP functions as a cofactor by transferring energy to chemical reactions.

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