Cytochromes c

**Definition:** Cytochromes of the c type that are found in eukaryotic MITOCHONDRIA. They serve as redox intermediates that accept electrons from MITOCHONDRIAL ELECTRON TRANSPORT COMPLEX III and transfer them to MITOCHONDRIAL ELECTRON TRANSPORT COMPLEX IV.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.244.286.100 - D12.776.422.220.286.100

**Synonyms:** - Cytochrome c - Ferricytochrome c - Ferrocytochrome c