Photoprotein
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Photoprotein is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of several proteins that generate light when oxidized, normally without the aid of an enzyme catalyst.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of several proteins that generate light when oxidized, normally without the aid of an enzyme catalyst.
Word Forms
- photoproteins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include photoenzyme, photopsin, photooxidase, photoprotector, proteorhodopsin, photopeptide.
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