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coenzyme Q

DEFINITIONS OF: coenzyme Q

1

n any of several quinones found in living cells and that function as coenzymes that transfer electrons from one molecule to another in cell respiration

Synonyms:
ubiquinone
Type of:
coenzyme
a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes
benzoquinone, quinone
any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes
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