"electron carrier" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: electron carriers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} electron carrier (plural electron carriers)
  1. (biochemistry) Any of several classes of molecules that act as both an acceptor and donator of electrons and function in an energy-producing system such as photosynthesis. Categories (topical): Biochemistry
    Sense id: en-electron_carrier-en-noun-lbcFk2~c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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