A prosthetic group is a non-protein component that is covalently or very tightly, permanently bound to an enzyme. A coenzyme is an organic cofactor (often a vitamin derivative) that binds loosely and transiently. A zymogen is an inactive enzyme precursor.
A prosthetic group is a non-protein component that is covalently or very tightly, permanently bound to an enzyme. A coenzyme is an organic cofactor (often a vitamin derivative) that binds loosely and transiently. A zymogen is an inactive enzyme precursor.