Meaning Of The Word Ferredoxin

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What's The Definition Of Ferredoxin?

ferredoxin in American English
a protein, containing iron, that is found in chloroplasts and transports electrons in photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, and other biological processes
noun: any of a group of red-brown proteins containing iron and sulfur and acting as an electron carrier during photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, or oxidation-reduction reactions

ferredoxin in British English
noun: an iron- and sulphur-containing protein found in plants and microorganisms and involved in photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation

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