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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. uncountable
2. 2
   any of several quinones found in living cells and that function as coenzymes that transfer electrons from one molecule to another in cell respiration wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

quinoneubiquinone

Etymology

from coenzyme + Q for quinone