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Definition: coenzyme R
biotin
\bi"o*tin\ n.
a B vitamin (
C10H16N2O3S) that aids in body growth; --
called also
vitamin H and
coenzyme R. It functions as a
coenzyme in many carboxylation reactions.
Note: Biotin binds tightly to the substance avidin, found in
raw egg-whites. Rats or chick on a diet high in raw
egg-white may develop skin lesions and retarded growth,
which can be prevented by adding biotin to the diet.
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Syn: .
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