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Examples of Metallic Cofactors

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Examples of Metallic Cofactors

Question

Give an example of metallic cofactor.

Answer

Cofactors play a crucial role in activating enzymes. A metallic cofactor is a type of molecule, often an inorganic ion, that binds to enzymes or proteins to assist in their biological functions.

Examples of Metallics Cofactors

Metallic cofactors are typically metal ions, such as magnesium (Mg2+), zinc (Zn2+), iron (Fe2+ or Fe3+), copper (Cu2+), and others.