Flavin
[fley-vin] /ˈfleɪ vɪn/
noun, Biochemistry.
1.
a complex heterocyclic ketone that is common to the nonprotein part of several important yellow enzymes, the flavoproteins.
2.
.
1.
a combining form occurring in compound words which denote natural derivatives of flavin:
riboflavin.
/ˈfleɪvɪn/
noun
1.
a heterocyclic ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments, such as riboflavin. Formula: C10H6N4O2 See flavoprotein
2.
any yellow pigment based on flavin
3.
another name for quercetin
flavin fla·vin (flā’vĭn) or fla·vine (-vēn’)
n.
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