flavin mononucleotide

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flavin mononucleotide (FMN) A coenzyme, derived from flavin, which acts as a prosthetic group to several dehydrogenases.

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences MICHAEL ALLABY

flavin mononucleotide

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flavin mononucleotide (FMN) A coenzyme in oxidation reactions, chemically the phosphate of vitamin B2 (riboflavin).

A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition DAVID A. BENDER

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