chromogenesis
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chromogenesis
[kro″mo-jen´ĕ-sis]the formation of color or pigment.
chro·mo·gen·e·sis
(krō'mō-jen'ĕ-sis),Production of coloring matter or pigment, often through an enzyme-catalyzed reaction.
[chromo- + G. genesis, production]
chro·mo·gen·e·sis
(krō'mō-jen'ĕ-sis)Production of coloring matter or pigment.
[chromo- + G. genesis, production]