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 incellular 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
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Examples
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CoQ10, also known as ubiquinone, is valuable for heart health, and a key nutrient for cellular energy production.
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Coenzyme Q10 also known as ubiquinone ubidecarenone coenzyme Q and abbreviated at
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Coenzyme Q10 also known as ubiquinone ubidecarenone coenzyme Q and abbreviated at
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"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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"ubiquinone" because it's 'ubiquitous' in the human body -- CoQ10 is actually used by every cell in your body.
foodconsumer.org 2009
sionnach commented on the word ubiquinone
They're everywhere!!
August 22, 2008