In this article we will be discussing a very common question: vitamin and coenzyme. It’s quite a sensitive & complex subject, as such we will do our best at providing a clear and concise article to clear any doubts you may have.
Exercises
What Is The Difference Between A Cofactor And A Coenzyme?
A cofactor can be either a coenzyme or an inorganic ion. Coenzymes are synthesized from vitamins. Exercises Identify each vitamin as water soluble or fat soluble.
Vitamin D vitamin C vitamin B 12 Identify each vitamin as water soluble or fat soluble.
Niacin Cholecalciferol Biotin What Vitamin Is Needed To Form Each Coenzyme?
Pyridoxal Phosphate Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide Coenzyme A Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide What Coenzyme Is Formed From Each Vitamin?
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Coenzymes are defined as organic compounds with low molecular weight that are required to show enzyme activities by reversibly binding with their apoenzymes. Accordingly, it is more appropriate to understand both as effective biofactors. Various retinoid derivatives synthesized bind to retinoid binding proteins to regulate gene expressions and show other biofunctions.