Definition

A type of protein that has a colored group attached to it, which gives it a specific color and function, like hemoglobin in blood.

Example

Hemoglobin is a chromoprotein that carries oxygen in the blood.

Conversation

I was reading about how chromoproteins work in our body.

Oh really? What did you find interesting about them?

I learned that hemoglobin is actually a type of chromoprotein that carries oxygen.

That's cool! I didn't know that proteins could be pigmented like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chromoprotein → It is formed from "chromo-" (from Greek "chroma", meaning color) and "protein" (from Greek "proteios", meaning primary or of first importance). The word "chromoprotein" refers to a protein that is colored or has a color component.

Memory Tip

Think of 'color' ('chromo-') being combined with 'primary substance' ('protein') to remember that a chromoprotein is a colored protein.

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