noun
- An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of electrons between molecules, facilitating oxidation-reduction reactions.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Cytochrome c oxidase is an important oxidoreductase in the electron transport chain.
- Oxidoreductases play a crucial role in cellular respiration and energy production.
- The enzyme catalase is an oxidoreductase that breaks down hydrogen peroxide.
- Many oxidoreductases require cofactors such as NAD+ or FAD to function properly.
- Alcohol dehydrogenase is an oxidoreductase that converts ethanol to acetaldehyde.