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cytochrome

cy·to·chrome
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-tuh-krohm]
    • /ˈsaɪ təˌkroʊm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-tuh-krohm]
    • /ˈsaɪ təˌkroʊm/

Definitions of cytochrome word

  • noun cytochrome any of a group of naturally occurring compounds, consisting of iron, a protein, and a porphyrin, that are important in cell oxidation-reduction reactions 3
  • noun cytochrome any of several iron-containing enzymes found in almost all animal and plant cells, very important in cell respiration 3
  • noun cytochrome any of several carrier molecules in the mitochondria of plant and animal cells, consisting of a protein and an iron-containing porphyrin ring and participating in the stepwise transfer of electrons in oxidation reactions: each cytochrome alternately accepts and releases an electron at a slightly lower energy level in the order designated b, c 1 , c, a, and a 3 . 1
  • noun cytochrome Any of a number of compounds consisting of heme bonded to a protein. Cytochromes function as electron transfer agents in many metabolic pathways, especially cellular respiration. 1
  • noun cytochrome Any of various related hemoproteins found in the cells of most organisms, which are an important part of cell respiration. 0

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Origin of cytochrome

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; cyto- + -chrome

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Parts of speech for Cytochrome

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cytochrome popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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