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The Iron-Containing Carrier Proteins

publish date: 2026/06/21 09:14:17.512849 UTC

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What are the iron-containing protein molecules that make up the main components of the electron transport chain called?

Correct Answer

Cytochromes

Explanation

Cytochromes are iron-containing proteins located in the mitochondrial cristae that form the structural backbone of the electron transport chain.

Reference

Biology: A self-teaching guide

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