Chapter 21, Problem 36CQ

Summary Introduction

To provide: An example of a reaction that uses cofactor for adding or removing one-carbon groups in carbohydrates, lipid, and amino acid metabolism.

Concept introduction:

Cofactors are non-protein organic or inorganic chemicals that help the enzymes during the catalysis of reactions. They can be mostly coenzyme or metal ions. Most of the enzymes require cofactors to function properly. Organic cofactors are vitamins or they are made from vitamins.