coenzyme Q

English

Etymology

from coenzyme + Q for quinone

Noun

coenzyme Q (uncountable)

1. (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