Meaning & use
quinones
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A class of organic compounds, derived from aromatic hydrocarbons, that contain two carbonyl groups within a ring structure and are used in dyes, oxidizing agents, and biological processes.
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Vitamin K belongs to a family of quinones essential for blood clotting.
The researchers studied how quinones contribute to electron transport in cells.
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Quinones play a key biochemical role in processes like cellular respiration and photosynthesis, in addition to their industrial use in dyes and inks.
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