Metalloprotein
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metalloprotein is a noun meaning (biochemistry) a protein, such as haemoglobin or chlorophyll, that contains a metal atom as a cofactor.
Meaning
(biochemistry) a protein, such as haemoglobin or chlorophyll, that contains a metal atom as a cofactor.
Word Forms
- metalloproteins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metallocofactor, metalloenzyme, metallothioprotein, metalloform, metallome, metallophore.
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