flavoprotein

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flavoprotein A conjugated protein in which the prosthetic group is a flavin nucleotide coenzyme such as flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) or riboflavin mononucleotide (FMN); some flavoproteins contain either haem or metal ions in addition. They are widely distributed in cells of all types and serve as electron transport agents.

flavoprotein

views updated May 11 2018

flavoprotein A conjugated protein in which the prosthetic group is a flavin nucleotide coenzyme such as flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) or riboflavin mononucleotide (FMN); some flavoproteins contain either haem or metal ions in addition. They are widely distributed in cells of all types and serve as electron transport agents.

flavoprotein

views updated May 21 2018

flavoprotein See FAD.