Associations to the word «Luciferin»
Noun
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Wiktionary
LUCIFERIN, noun. (biochemistry) Any of a class of polycyclic heterocycles that are responsible for the bioluminescence of fireflies, being converted to oxyluciferin by luciferase in the process.
Dictionary definition
LUCIFERIN, noun. Pigment occurring in luminescent organisms (as fireflies); emits heatless light when undergoing oxidation.
Wise words
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