Glossary 1.5

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.


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C

Coenzyme

an organic molecule that acts as a cofactor of an enzyme

Cofactor

a non-protein group that binds to an enzyme and is essential for catalytic activity

competitive inhibition

a situation in which a competitor substance binds to a normal substrate binding site to block enzyme activity