What is a cytochrome?
A) a protein that transfers electrons and that also contains a heme prosthetic group
B) a chloroplast protein that transfers electrons and that also contains an iron sulfur prosthetic group
C) a protein that pumps ATP and that also contains iron
D) an enzyme that reduces oxygen to water
E) None of the answers is correct.

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Cytochromes are proteins that transfer electrons and contain a heme prosthetic group, which is crucial for their function in electron transport chains, particularly in the process of cellular respiration.

What Is a Cytochrome