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• Types of Co-factors

• Coenzyme: A non protein organic substance that is loosely  attached
   to the enzyme

• Prosthetic Group: A non protein organic substance that is firmly attached to
   the enzyme

• Metal ion activators: K+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Cu2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Mg2+,
   Ca2+, or Mo2+.

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