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phycoerythrin

/ˌfaɪ.kəʊ.ɪˈrɪθ.rɪn/

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noun

/ˌfaɪ.kəʊ.ɪˈrɪθ.rɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruКрасный пигмент, содержащийся в красных водорослях, который улавливает световую энергию для фотосинтеза.

A red pigment found in red algae that captures light energy for photosynthesis.

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  1. Red pigment in red algaeC2formalscientific

    A red, water-soluble pigment found in red algae (Rhodophyta) that captures light energy for photosynthesis.

    ruКрасный пигмент в красных водорослях

    • Phycoerythrin gives red algae their characteristic color.
    • Scientists extract phycoerythrin for use as a fluorescent marker in laboratory research.
    • The concentration of phycoerythrin in the algae varies with water depth and light availability.
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