coenzyme Q

Etymology
from coenzyme + Q for quinone

Noun

 * 1)  A coenzyme used in bacteria and animals containing 5,6-dimethoxy-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione with an isoprene side chain.

Synonyms

 * ubiquinone

Derived terms

 * coenzyme Q10 (10 isoprene units)

Translations

 * Hungarian: koenzim Q
 * Indonesian: koenzim Q