Definitions for bacteriorhodopsinbækˌtɪər i oʊ roʊˈdɒp sɪn
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
bac•te•ri•o•rho•dop•sinbækˌtɪər i oʊ roʊˈdɒp sɪn(n.)
a protein complex that contains retinal and is used by halobacteria for photosynthesis instead of chlorophyll.
Category: Biochemistry
Origin of bacteriorhodopsin:
1975–80
Wiktionary
bacteriorhodopsin(Noun)
Any of several related purple photosynthetic proteins, found in halobacteria, that act as proton pumps.
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