coenzyme Q

English

Etymology

from coenzyme + Q for quinone

Noun

coenzyme Q (uncountable)

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

Synonyms

ubiquinone

Derived terms

coenzyme Q₁₀ (10 isoprene units)

Translations

Translations

Hungarian: koenzim Q
Indonesian: koenzim Q

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