noun
- a protein that contains a flavin group and functions as an enzyme in cellular respiration and metabolism
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- The flavoprotein enzyme catalyzes the oxidation of fatty acids.
- Researchers studied the structure of the flavoprotein to understand its function.
- This flavoprotein plays a crucial role in the electron transport chain.
- The yellow color of the solution indicated the presence of flavoprotein.
- Deficiency in this flavoprotein can lead to metabolic disorders.
- The flavoprotein binds to its substrate with high specificity.