Quinone (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Vitamin K is a quinone that plays a crucial role in blood clotting.
- The yellow color of this dye is due to the presence of a quinone compound.
- Coenzyme Q10, a type of quinone, is involved in energy production within cells.
- A quinone is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of indigo dye.
- Chlorophyll, the green pigment found in plants, can be converted into a quinone under certain conditions.