Cofactor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cofactor is a noun meaning A contributing factor.
Meaning
A contributing factor.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) A substance, especially a coenzyme or a metal, that must be present for an enzyme to function.
- (biochemistry) A molecule that binds to and regulates the activity of a protein.
- (mathematics) The result of a number being divided by one of its factors.
- (mathematics, linear algebra, 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.
Example Sentences
Although many believe HTLV-III plays a primary role in the development of AIDS, it is still unresolved how the virus works and what cofactors, if any, play a role.
Word Forms
- cofactors
Synonyms for cofactor
Depending on context, synonyms include minor.
Related Words
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