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Sort each of the following descriptions into the most appropriate bin based on whether it accurately describes a cofactor, a coenzyme, or a prosthetic group. (Not every answer may be used.) Items (7 items) (Drag and drop into the appropriate area below) It is usually derived from vitamins. A metal, such as iron,that is not permanently associated with an enzyme may be an example of one of these A small molecule that an enzyme requires to function; can be amino-acid based, a metal, or an organic compound A small molecule that an enzyme requires to function; can be a metal or an organic compound A cofactor that has an organic component, but no amino acids A coenzynm is permane associated an enzyme Categories Cofactor Coenzyme The heme group of catalase is an example of one of these Drag and drop here Prosthetic Group

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Prosthetic group

The heme group of catalase is an example of one of these.

A metal, such as iron, that is not permanently associated with an enzyme may be an example of one of these.

Coenzyme

A coenzyme is permanently associated with an enzyme.

It is usually derived from vitamins.

A small molecule that an enzyme requires to function can be amino acid based, a metal or organic compound.

Cofactor

A small molecule that an enzyme requires to function can be metal or an organic compound.

A cofactor that has an organic component, but no amino acid.

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