If a metal ion is required to activate an enzyme, it would be considered a ____.
A)cofactor
B)protoenzyme
C)coenzyme
D)zymogen

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If a metal ion  is required to activate an enzyme, it would be considered  a ____.
A)cofactor
B)protoenzyme
C)coenzyme
D)zymogen

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A cofactor is a non-protein chemical compound or metallic ion that is required for an enzyme's activity as a catalyst. Metal ions can serve as cofactors, thus making choice A correct.

If a Metal Ion Is Required to Activate an Enzyme, It