cytochrome

Definition

A type of protein found in cells that plays a key role in electron transport and chemical reactions, such as the synthesis of specific compounds.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'kytos' (hollow vessel or cell) and 'chroma' (color), reflecting their original discovery as colored, cell-based proteins.

In the news

In this article, 'CYP81Q' is identified as a cytochrome P450 gene that was transferred between plants, allowing the parasitic dodder to synthesize protective compounds.

Parasitic plants act like genetic engineers by stealing and remodeling useful genes

Asia Research News |

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