Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A quinone compound that serves as an electron carrier between flavoproteins and in cellular respiration.

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  • noun biochemistry any of several quinones that have a role in cellular respiration

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  • 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

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

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

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Examples

  • Coenzyme Q-10, also called ubiquinone, is a powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory with many benefits for treating and preventing obesity.

    Dr. Nicholas Perricone: The Top 10 Weight Loss Supplements 2009

  • Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, acts like a vitamin in the body and works as a catalyst in chemical reactions, even though it is not actually an enzyme.

    The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000

  • Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, acts like a vitamin in the body and works as a catalyst in chemical reactions, even though it is not actually an enzyme.

    The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000

  • Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) it is also known as ubiquinone, CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant found in the membranes of every cell of the body.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34;Nutrition 2010

  • A: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, also known as ubiquinone) is a naturally occurring antioxidant supplied mainly by production within our bodies, but also found in trace amounts in meat, poultry, fish, and some oils and nuts.

    foodconsumer.org 2009

  • CoQ10, also known as ubiquinone, is valuable for heart health, and a key nutrient for cellular energy production.

    PRWeb - Daily News Feed 2009

  • Coenzyme Q10 also known as ubiquinone ubidecarenone coenzyme Q and abbreviated at

    Propeller Most Popular Stories 2009

  • Coenzyme Q10 also known as ubiquinone ubidecarenone coenzyme Q and abbreviated at

    Propeller Most Popular Stories 2009

  • "ubiquinone" because it's 'ubiquitous' in the human body -- CoQ10 is actually used by every cell in your body.

    foodconsumer.org 2009

  • "ubiquinone" because it's 'ubiquitous' in the human body -- CoQ10 is actually used by every cell in your body.

    foodconsumer.org 2009

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  • They're everywhere!!

    August 22, 2008