Crossword clues for coenzyme
The Collaborative International Dictionary
coenzyme \co*en"zyme\ (k[-o]*[e^]n"z[imac]m), (Biochem.) a molecule that is essential for the activity of some enzymes; it may exist free in solution within a living organism, but functions by binding to an enzyme to assist in catalyzing a reaction. The molecule itself may be temporarily changed during the reaction, but is ultimately restored to its original form. Many vitamins function as coenzymes.
Wiktionary
n. (context biochemistry English) Any small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.
WordNet
n. a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes
Wikipedia
Usage examples of "coenzyme".
All sorts of atoms can turn out to be good catalysts or coenzymes, especially heavies.
We lacked enough material to test for trace constituents, but later on with more eggs at our disposal we did and nothing unusual showed up as far as contents of vitamins, coenzymes, nucleotides, sulfhydryl groups, et cetera, et cetera were concerned.
The doctor had suggested he try an unproven treatment, a course in coenzyme Q10.