flavine Synonyms
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flavine Meaning
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flavine (n.)
A yellow, crystalline, organic base, C13H12N2O, obtained artificially.
flavine Sentence Examples
- The flavine chromophore is responsible for the yellow color of riboflavin.
- Flavine mononucleotide (FMN) is an important cofactor in many biological redox reactions.
- Flavoproteins contain flavine as a prosthetic group.
- The flavine ring undergoes reversible oxidation-reduction reactions.
- Flavine nucleotides are essential for the function of certain enzymes, such as succinate dehydrogenase.
- Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) is a flavine nucleotide that serves as a coenzyme in many metabolic pathways.
- Flavins are highly fluorescent and are used as fluorescent probes in biochemistry.
- Flavin derivatives are used as dyes and photosensitizers.
- Flavines have been found in a wide variety of organisms, including bacteria, plants, and animals.
- The flavine ring is similar in structure to the isoalloxazine ring of riboflavin.
FAQs About the word flavine
A yellow, crystalline, organic base, C13H12N2O, obtained artificially.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The flavine chromophore is responsible for the yellow color of riboflavin.
Flavine mononucleotide (FMN) is an important cofactor in many biological redox reactions.
Flavoproteins contain flavine as a prosthetic group.
The flavine ring undergoes reversible oxidation-reduction reactions.
