noun Download 🔗Share A contributing factor. Examples : "Example Sentence: "Stress was a major factor in her health problems, and lack of sleep was a significant cofactor." " part aspect science business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A substance, especially a coenzyme or a metal, that must be present for an enzyme to function. Examples : "Vitamin C is a cofactor needed for the enzyme in our bodies to produce collagen, which is important for healthy skin. " biochemistry biology substance chemistry medicine physiology compound function Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A molecule that binds to and regulates the activity of a protein. Examples : "To help the enzyme digest food properly, it needs a zinc molecule as a crucial cofactor. " biochemistry biology chemistry medicine physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The result of a number being divided by one of its factors. Examples : "Since 24 divided by 6 equals 4, the cofactor of 6 in relation to 24 is 4. " math number Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (of a matrix) The signed determinant of the submatrix produced by removing the row and column containing a specified element; primarily used in the recursive definition and calculation of the determinant of a matrix. Examples : "To calculate the determinant of this 3x3 matrix, we need to find the cofactor of each element in the first row. " math technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading