noun
- proteins that contain a flavin group as a prosthetic group and function as enzymes in various metabolic processes
Usage: biochemistry; plural form
Examples
- Flavoproteins play crucial roles in cellular respiration and energy metabolism.
- The enzyme contains flavin adenine dinucleotide, making it one of the flavoproteins.
- Researchers studied how flavoproteins facilitate electron transfer reactions.
- Many flavoproteins are involved in oxidation-reduction processes in cells.
- The yellow color of some flavoproteins comes from their flavin cofactors.
- Deficiencies in certain flavoproteins can lead to metabolic disorders.