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bioluminescence
(redirected from Luminescent protein)

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bioluminescence,
n light produced by living organisms, such as fireflies, some bacteria, and some deep-sea fish, via chemical reactions. Most cells have low-level bioluminescence.

bioluminescence
chemoluminescence occurring in living cells.


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