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cytochrome

/ˈsaɪtəkrəʊm/noun

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    (in biology) any of a group of proteins containing iron that help cells to produce energy by passing electrons along a chain in respiration

    साइटोक्रोम (कोशिकीय श्वसन में सहायक लौह-युक्त प्रोटीन)

    • Cytochromes are found in the mitochondria of cells.
    • Cyanide blocks the action of cytochrome oxidase.
    • Cytochrome helps to move electrons during cellular respiration.
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    • The teacher drew a diagram showing where cytochrome sits in the mitochondrion.
    • Iron is an important part of the cytochrome molecule.