ubiquinone

/juˌbɪkwəˈnoʊn/

Definitions of ubiquinone

1. noun

   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: coenzyme Q

   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