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A cofactor is a non-protein chemical compound or metallic ion that is required for an enzyme's activity as a catalyst. Cofactors can be considered "helper molecules" that assist in biochemical transformations. The rates at which these happen are characterized in an area of study called enzyme Vitamins, minerals, and ATP are all examples of cofactors. ATP functions as a cofactor by transferring energy to chemical reactions.
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