Definition of Coenzyme q

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.

Exact synonyms: Ubiquinone
Category relationships: Biochemistry
Generic synonyms: Coenzyme, Benzoquinone, Quinone

Medical Definition of Coenzyme q

1. Quinones with isoprenoid side chains (specifically, ubiquinones) that mediate electron transfer between cytochrome b and cytochrome c; chemically similar to vitamins E and K, and to other tocopherols, quinones, and tocols. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coenzyme Q

coenzymes
coenzyme A
coenzyme A
coenzyme a-transferases
coenzyme a ligases
coenzyme B12
coenzyme F
coenzyme F(420) reducing hydrogenase
coenzyme F420-dependent alcohol dehydrogenase
coenzyme factor
coenzyme I
coenzyme II
coenzyme M
coenzyme M-7-merceptoheptanoylthreonine-phosphate-heterodisulfide hydrogenase
coenzyme Q
coenzyme Q
coenzyme q10
coenzyme R
coequal
coequalities
coequality
coequally
coequals
coequate
coequated
coequates
coequating
coerce
coerced
coercer

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