Definition

A type of chemical compound that is a yellow solid and serves as a building block for certain vitamins, particularly flavins.

Example

Isoalloxazine is important in the study of biochemical processes involving flavins.

Conversation

Hey, have you ever heard of isoalloxazine?

Yeah, I think it’s related to flavins, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how it serves as a precursor to riboflavin.

I know, right? Science has so many cool connections like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Isoalloxazine → It is formed from "iso-" (meaning equal or similar), "alloxazine" (derived from "alloxan" which is a compound related to uric acid, and the suffix "-azine" which is used in chemistry to denote a class of compounds). The word refers to a compound that is similar to alloxazine, a derivative of alloxan.

Memory Tip

Think of 'iso-' meaning 'equal' or 'similar' and 'alloxazine' as a specific chemical compound, which helps you remember that isoalloxazine is a compound similar to alloxazine.

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