chromoprotein

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noun

Any protein, such as haemoglobin, that has a metal-containing pigmented group such as haem.

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Meanings

nounchromoprotein (plural chromoproteins)

plural chromoproteins

  1. biochemistryAny protein, such as haemoglobin, that has a metal-containing pigmented group such as haem.

Origin

From chromo- + protein.

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APA

chromoprotein. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chromoprotein

MLA

“chromoprotein.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chromoprotein. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chromoprotein,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chromoprotein.

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