plastoquinones

/ˌplæstəˈkwɪnoʊnz/
noun
  1. Multiple molecules or types of plastoquinone, a compound that carries electrons in photosynthesis.
    • Researchers are studying how plastoquinones affect the rate of photosynthesis under stress.
    • The thylakoid membrane contains several plastoquinones that help move electrons.
    • Different plastoquinones can vary in their chemical structure and efficiency.
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