ubiquinone

u·bi·qui·none

 (yo͞o′bĭ-kwĭ-nōn′, -kwĭn′ōn′)

n.

Any of a family of fat-soluble quinone compounds that are found in the membranes of eukaryotic cells, especially in mitochondria, and serve as electron carriers in cellular respiration and other processes. Also called coenzyme Q.

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[Blend of ubiquitous (from its widespread distribution) and quinone.]

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ubiquinone

(juːˈbɪkwɪˌnəʊn)

n

(Biochemistry) another name for coenzyme Q

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ubiquinone - any of several quinones found in living cells and that function as coenzymes that transfer electrons from one molecule to another in cell respiration coenzyme Q biochemistry - the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry 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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