word
cofactor
KOH-fak-tor
ˈkoʊˌfæktərListen
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Syllable breakdown
cofactor
Dictionary meaning
A non-protein molecule required for an enzyme's biological activity.
Examples
- Zinc is a cofactor for many enzymes involved in DNA synthesis.
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