coenzyme

co en zyme |kōˈenˌzīm koʊˈɛnzaɪm | ▶noun Biochemistry a nonprotein compound that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.

coenzyme A

co en zyme A ▶noun Biochemistry a coenzyme derived from pantothenic acid, important in respiration and many other biochemical reactions. ORIGIN A from acylation (see acylate ).

coenzyme Q

co en zyme Q ▶noun another term for ubiquinone. ORIGIN Q from quinone .

coenzyme

coenzyme |ˈkəʊˌɛnzʌɪm | ▶noun Biochemistry a non-protein compound that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.

coenzyme A

co |en ¦zyme A ▶noun [ mass noun ] Biochemistry a coenzyme derived from pantothenic acid, important in respiration and other biochemical reactions. ORIGIN A from acylation (see acylate ).

coenzyme Q

co |en ¦zyme Q ▶noun another term for ubiquinone. ORIGIN Q from quinone .