Examples of cofactors include A) Zn²⁺, Mg²⁺, and Ni²⁺. B) biotin and thiamine pyrophosphate. C) pyridoxal phosphate and coenzyme A. D) biotin and thiamine pyrophosphate and pyridoxal phosphate and coenzyme A E) All of the answers are correct.

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Cofactors include a variety of chemical compounds and elements that assist enzymes in catalysis. This includes metal ions like zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), and nickel (Ni) as well as organic molecules and vitamins such as biotin, thiamine pyrophosphate, pyridoxal phosphate, and coenzyme A. Therefore, all the options listed are examples of cofactors.

Examples of Cofactors Include