phytochrome
Pronunciation
/fˈaɪɾəkɹˌoʊm/

Definition & Meaning of "phytochrome"in English

Phytochrome
01

a special protein in plants that can sense light and help control how the plant grows, develops, and responds to changes in light and temperature

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
phytochromes
Examples
Phytochrome helps plants know when to start growing.
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