cryptochrome

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What does cryptochrome mean?

Any of several light-sensitive flavoproteins, involved in the circadian rhythms of plants and animals, and possibly also in the sensing of magnetic fields.

Where does cryptochrome come from?

Etymology tree Ancient Greek κρῠ́πτω (krŭ́ptō) Ancient Greek κρῠπτός (krŭptós)der. English crypto- English -chrome English cryptochrome From crypto- + -chrome.

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