Prosthetic Group vs. Cofactor Prosthetic groups differ from cofactors. While prosthetic groups are what bind to proteins, cofactors are the enzymes that bond to prosthetic groups. Cofactors are also known as coenzymes and the prosthetic group they bind to help the enzyme to function in different ...
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