CHROMOPROTEIN


Meaning of CHROMOPROTEIN in English

/kroh'meuh proh"teen, -tee in/ , n. Biochem.

a protein, as hemoglobin or rhodopsin, containing a pigmented nonprotein group, such as heme, riboflavin, or retinal.

[ 1920-25; CHROMO- + PROTEIN ]

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