Question

Which of the following can be cofactors?

organic molecules

inorganic molecules

anions

cations

Answer 1

Organic molecules because i guessed and it seems more likely to be true.

Answer 2

The correct options are: organic molecules and cations

Step-by-step explanation:

Cofactors are the non-protein ions or molecules that combine with the inactive enzyme, called the apoenzyme to form the holoenzyme.

Cofactors can be classified into two categories: 1. the inorganic ions or the metal ions and 2. the coenzymes.

Coenzymes are the complex organic molecules that are of two types: 1. the cosubstrate; 2. prosthetic group

Therefore, Cofactors can be either inorganic metal ions or organic molecules.