coenzyme a

co·en·zyme a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-en-zahym ey]
- /koʊˈɛn zaɪm eɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-en-zahym ey]
- /koʊˈɛn zaɪm eɪ/

Definitions of coenzyme a words

noun coenzyme a a constituent of biological cells that functions as the agent of acylation in metabolic reactions 3
noun coenzyme a a coenzyme, composed of a phosphorylated derivative of pantothenic acid linked to adenylic acid, that participates in the transfer of acyl groups in fatty acid metabolism and amino acid metabolism. Abbreviation: CoA. 1
noun coenzyme a (biochemistry) A coenzyme, formed from pantothenic acid and adenosine triphosphate, that is necessary for fatty acid synthesis and metabolism. 0

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Origin of coenzyme a

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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coenzyme a popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

coenzyme a usage trend in Literature

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