cytochrome
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noun \ˈsī-tə-ˌkrōm\Definition of CYTOCHROME
: any of several intracellular hemoprotein respiratory pigments that are enzymes functioning in electron transport as carriers of electrons
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1925
cy·to·chrome
noun \ˈsīt-ə-ˌkrōm\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CYTOCHROME
: any of several intracellular hemoprotein respiratory pigments that are enzymes functioning in electron transport as carriers of electrons
cytochrome
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Any of a group of cell proteins (hemoproteins) that serve a vital function in the transfer of energy within cells. Hemoproteins are linked to a nonprotein, iron-bearing component (a heme group), which can undergo the reversible oxidation-reduction reactions that yield energy for the cell. Cytochromes are subdivided into three classes depending on what wavelengths of light they absorb. At least 30 different cytochromes have been identified.
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