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The cytochrome complex or cyt c is a small heme protein found loosely associated with the inner membrane of the mitochondrion. It belongs to the cytochrome c family of proteins. Cytochrome c is a highly water soluble protein unlike other cytochromes with a solubility of about 100 g/L and is an essential component of the electron transport chain where it carries one electron. It is capable of undergoing oxidation and reduction but does not bind oxygen.