ubiquinone

/ (juːˈbɪkwɪˌnəʊn) /


noun
  1. another name for coenzyme Q

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Scientific definitions for ubiquinone

ubiquinone

[ yōō′bĭ-kwĭ-nōn ]


  1. Any of various fat-soluble quinone compounds found in most aerobic organisms and serving as electron carriers in cellular respiration. Also called coenzyme Q

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