chromoprotein
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chro·mo·pro·tein
(krō′mə-prō′tēn, -tē-ĭn)n.
A conjugated protein, such as hemoglobin, that contains a pigmented prosthetic group, such as heme.
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chromoprotein
(ˌkrəʊməʊˈprəʊtiːn)n
(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
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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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