Cytochrome (Noun)
Meaning
(biochemistry) a class of hemoprotein whose principal biological function is electron transfer (especially in cellular respiration).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Cytochrome c is a crucial component in the electron transport chain, facilitating the transfer of electrons during cellular respiration.
- The cytochrome P450 enzymes play a significant role in the metabolism of various substances, including drugs and steroids.
- Cytochrome b is a key protein in the cytochrome bc1 complex, which is involved in the electron transport chain of mitochondria.
- The cytochrome c oxidase complex is the final enzyme in the electron transport chain, responsible for transferring electrons to oxygen.
- Cytochrome P450 enzymes are also involved in the biosynthesis of steroid hormones, such as cortisol and aldosterone.