cytochrome

noun cy·to·chrome \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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noun cy·to·chrome \ˈsīt-ə-ˌkrōm\

: any of several intracellular hemoprotein respiratory pigments that are enzymes functioning in electron transport as carriers of electrons

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