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Definitions from the WebTerm: phycoerythrin Definition: Phycoerythrin is a pigment protein complex found in red algae and some cyanobacteria, which absorbs light in the blue-green range and transfers the energy to chlorophyll for photosynthesis. It gives these organisms their characteristic red or pink coloration. Parts of Speech: Noun Sense 1: Definition: A protein pigment complex found in red algae and some cyanobacteria, responsible for absorbing light and transferring energy for photosynthesis
Example sentence: The high concentration of phycoerythrin in the red algae gave it a vibrant pink hue.
Example product: Phycoerythrin Extract
Related Terms: - Chlorophyll
- Cyanobacteria
- Algae
- Photosynthesis
Sense 2: Definition: A fluorescent dye derived from phycoerythrin and used in various laboratory applications, such as cell staining and fluorescence microscopy.
Example sentence: The scientists used phycoerythrin as a fluorescent marker to visualize specific proteins within the cells.
Example product: Phycoerythrin Dye
Related Terms: - Fluorescence
- Laboratory
- Staining
- Microscopy
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