cytochrome

/ˈsaɪtəkrɔm/; /saɪˈtɒkrɒm/

Definitions

1. noun

A protein or complex of proteins in the cell membrane of a cell that carries out the transfer of electrons in cellular respiration.

“The cytochrome in the mitochondria plays a crucial role in the production of ATP for the cell.”

Synonyms

  • electron transport protein
  • respiratory enzyme