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(biochemistry) Any of several related purple photosynthetic proteins, found in halobacteria, that act as proton pumps.
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Bacteriorhodopsin means (biochemistry) Any of several related purple photosynthetic proteins, found in halobacteria, that act as proton pumps.
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