Q10 • A value that compares the rate of a biochemical process or reaction over a 10°C range of temperature. A process that is not temperature-sensitive has a Q10 of 1; values of 2 or 3 mean the reaction speeds up as temperature increases.
Q10 • A value that compares the rate of a biochemical process or reaction over a 10°C range of temperature. A process that is not temperature-sensitive has a Q10 of 1; values of 2 or 3 mean the reaction speeds up as temperature increases.
Quantum (kwon´ tum) [L. quantus: how great] • An indivisible unit of energy.
Quaternary • A period in the Cenozoic era in Earth's geologic history (1.8 mya-Present).
Quaternary structure • The specific three dimensional arrangement of protein subunits.
Quiescent center • In root meristem, central region where cells do not divide or divide very slowly.