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phytochrome chromophore

Term ID
CHEBI:82632
Synonyms
  • phytochrome chromophores
Definition
A chromophore that is a linear tetrapyrrolic prosthetic group covalently attached to a large soluble protein phytochrome. Light absorption by the phytochrome chromophore triggers photoconversion between two spectrally distinct forms of the photoreceptor: Pr, the red light absorbing form, and Pfr, the far-red light absorbing form.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
inverse has_role
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from phytochrome chromophore
Phenotype where environments contain phytochrome chromophore
Phenotype modified by environments containing phytochrome chromophore
Human Disease Model