chromoprotein

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chro·mo·pro·tein

(krō′mə-prō′tēn, -tē-ĭn)

A conjugated protein, such as hemoglobin, that contains a pigmented prosthetic group, such as heme.

chromoprotein

(ˌkrəʊməʊˈprəʊtiːn)

(Microbiology) any of a group of conjugated proteins, such as haemoglobin, in which the protein is joined to a coloured compound, such as a metal-containing porphyrin

chro•mo•pro•tein

(ˌkroʊ məˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn)

n.

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

[1920–25]

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