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What is the name of an active enzyme that contains only protein? |
A simple enzyme |
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What is the name of a small molecule that an enzyme must combine with to activate? |
A cofactor |
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What is the name of a cofactor that is a small organic molecule? |
A coenzyme |
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What kind of ion do many active enzymes require? |
A metal ion |
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Vitamins are grouped by their solubility. What are their two categories? |
Water-soluble, and fat-soluble |
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Why are water-soluble vitamins valuable in the body? |
They are the precursors to many cofactors required by many enzymes. |
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What category of vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K? |
Fat-soluble |
