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cytochrome oxidase

an enzyme that occurs in the inner membrane of mitochondria and is important in aerobic respiration. “Blobs” of cytochrome oxidase activity have been demonstrated in the visual cortex.

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March 16th 2025

surrogate

surrogate

n.

1. a person or object that substitutes for the role of an individual who has a significant position in a family or group. See father surrogate; mother surrogate.

2. more generally, any person or entity that substitutes for another.