asked 143k views
3 votes
What kind of ion may serve as a cofactor to catalyze a reaction. It's #5 in the picture

What kind of ion may serve as a cofactor to catalyze a reaction. It's #5 in the picture-example-1
asked
User Deepa
by
8.3k points

1 Answer

3 votes
A METALLIC ION can serves as a co factor to catalyze a reaction.
Co-factors are defined as non-protein chemical compounds or metallic ions which enhance the catalytic activities of enzymes. An example of a metallic co factor is Mg2+.
answered
User Liisa
by
8.1k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.