cytochrome

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Noun cytochrome has 1 sense

cytochrome - a class of hemoprotein whose principle biological function is as carriers of electrons
--₁ is a kind of hemoprotein, haemoprotein
--₁ has substances: heme, haem, hematin, haemitin, protoheme
--₁ has particulars: cytochrome c

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Cytochrome

Definition: Cytochrome is a type of protein found in cells that plays a crucial role in biological oxidation-reduction reactions.

Common Uses:

1. Biochemistry: In biochemistry, cytochrome refers to a class of proteins that contain heme as a cofactor. These proteins are involved in electron transport chains and are essential components of cellular respiration.

Example sentence: The cytochrome proteins in mitochondria play a vital role in generating energy through cellular respiration.

2. Genetics: In genetics, cytochrome is often used in reference to the genes that encode cytochrome proteins. These genes can have various functions and may be studied to understand their roles in disease risk or drug metabolism.

Example sentence: Research has identified certain cytochrome genes that influence the metabolism of specific medications.

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