Sometimes enzymes need particular ions or small molecules to reach their highest activity; these ions or small molecules are called

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The correct term for ions or small molecules that are required for enzymes to reach their highest activity is cofactors. Inhibitors typically decrease enzyme activity, while activators can increase or stabilize enzyme activity. "Polyfactorials" is not a recognized term in the context of enzymology.

Sometimes Enzymes Need Particular Ions or Small Molecules to Reach