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Definitions of coenzyme
  1. noun
    a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes
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  • nad a coenzyme present in most living cells and derived from the B vitamin nicotinic acid; serves as a reductant in various metabolic processes
  • nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide a coenzyme present in most living cells and derived from the B vitamin nicotinic acid; serves as a reductant in various metabolic processes
  • cofactor a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result
  • coenzyme q any of several quinones found in living cells and that function as coenzymes that transfer electrons from one molecule to another in cell respiration
  • nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate a coenzyme similar to NAD and present in most living cells but serves as a reductant in different metabolic processes
  • ubiquinone any of several quinones found in living cells and that function as coenzymes that transfer electrons from one molecule to another in cell respiration
  • quinone any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes
  • apoenzyme a protein that combines with a coenzyme to form an active enzyme
  • thiamine pyrophosphate a coenzyme important in respiration in the Krebs cycle
  • cocarboxylase a coenzyme important in respiration in the Krebs cycle
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