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ubiquinone

Definition of ubiquinone

noun

Biochemistry
  • any of a class of compounds which occur in all living cells and which act as electron-transfer agents in cell respiration. They are substituted quinones.

Origin:

1950s: blend of ubiquitous and quinone

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