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Cytochrome

Cytochrome

a class of hemoprotein found in mitochondria that transport electron or protons(e.g. Hydrogen ions)(for instance during cell respiration or photosynthesis)

cytochromes are found in the mitochondrial inner membrane of eukaryotes, in the chloroplasts of plants, in photosynthetic microorganisms, as well as in bacteria

the “chrome” means color through which they are divided into groups based on their ability to absorb or transmit certain colors of light.

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