ferredoxin
noun
fer·re·dox·in
ˌfer-ə-ˈdäk-sən 
: any of a group of iron- and sulfur-containing proteins that function as electron carriers in photosynthetic and nitrogen-fixing organisms and in some anaerobic bacteria
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Two of the genes are known to have corresponding versions in humans: ferredoxin (Fdxh) and mustard (mtd).
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
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Etymology
Latin ferrum + English redox + -in
First Known Use
1962, in the meaning defined above
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“Ferredoxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferredoxin. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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ferredoxin
noun
fer·re·dox·in
ˌfer-ə-ˈdäk-sən
: any of a group of iron-containing plant proteins that function as electron carriers in photosynthetic organisms and in some anaerobic bacteria
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