English Explanatory Dictionary

coenzyme Q

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A coenzyme used in bacteria and animals containing 5,6-dimethoxy-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione with an isoprene side chain.

Word forms

coenzyme Q

Etymology

from coenzyme + Q for quinone

Synonyms

ubiquinone

Derived words

coenzyme Q10 (10 isoprene units)
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