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Cofactors are a non-protein component needed to help enzymes carry out their function. If the cofactor is an organic molecule its a coenzyme. These are often vitamins. Coenzyme are responsible for the transfer of hydrogen atoms between molecules in respiration.

Difference between cofactors and coenzymes

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Prosthetic groups

Prosthetic groups are cofactors that bind irreversibly to the enzyme as apposed to cofactors that detach and aren't permanent.

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Precursor activation