cytochrome c oxidase

Cytochrome c oxidase is an enzyme located in the mitochondria, the energy producers of cells. It plays a key role in converting oxygen into water during cellular respiration, a process that generates energy in the form of ATP. This enzyme accepts electrons from molecules like cytochrome c and uses them to reduce oxygen, the final step in the electron transport chain. Efficient functioning of cytochrome c oxidase is essential for cellular energy production and overall cell health. Disruptions can impact energy levels and are linked to various diseases.