oxygen-evolving complex

/ˈɒksɪdʒən ɪˌvɒlvɪŋ ˈkɒmplɛks/

noun

A complex within photosystem II that transfers electrons to plastoquinone and contains an iron centre.

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Meanings

nounoxygen-evolving complex (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryA complex within photosystem II that transfers electrons to plastoquinone and contains an iron centre.

Origin

From oxygen + evolving + complex.

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