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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Arnold and her colleagues have been working with the bacterial version of cytochrome P450 for ten years, trying to convince it to perform new tricks.
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First Known Use of cytochrome
1925
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cy·to·chrome
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medical 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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