kinone

Meanings

• noun

  A quinone compound, specifically 1,4-benzoquinone, which functions as an electron carrier in the respiratory chain.

  - "Kinone is a crucial component in the electron transport chain."
  - "The reduction of kinone to hydroquinone plays a significant role in cellular respiration."

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Variants

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quinone , quinones

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Etymology

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From the Greek word κυνος (kunos), meaning dog, and the suffix -one, denoting a compound.

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Trivia

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1. 1,4-benzoquinone is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and alcohol.

2. Kinone was first discovered in the early 20th century during studies on the respiratory chain.

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1. electron transport chain: A series of redox reactions that generate a proton gradient and ATP through chemiosmosis.

2. quinone: A type of chemical compound characterized by the presence of a quinone group, which consists of a benzenoid ring with two ketone groups.

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How to Memorize "kinone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dog-shaped molecule with two ketone groups attached to a benzene ring.

2. associate
   

   - Associate kinone with the electron transport chain and its role as an electron carrier.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Kinone, a dog in respiration, carries electrons in its chain.'

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