Definition

A type of protein that contains iron and plays a key role in helping cells breathe by facilitating chemical reactions that involve the transfer of electrons.

Example

Cytochromes are essential for the process of cellular respiration in many living organisms.

Conversation

I was reading about how cytochrome proteins play a role in cellular respiration.

Oh really? I didn't know they were so important for that process.

Yeah, they help carry electrons during oxidation reactions.

That's fascinating! It’s amazing how much science is involved in our bodies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cytochrome is formed from "cyto-" (from Greek "kytos", meaning cell) and "chrome" (from Greek "chroma", meaning color). The term refers to a colored protein found in cells that plays a crucial role in cellular respiration.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cell' ('cyto-') and 'color' ('chrome') to remember that cytochrome is a colored protein found in cells.

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