Biologic Function
bioluminescence
bi·o·lu·mi·nes·cence [ bahy-oh-loo-muh-nes-uhns ]
Definitions related to bioluminescence:
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Emission of visible light in living cells, caused by catalytic chemical reactions, without emitting a corresponding degree of heat; found in certain organisms such as fireflies, jellyfish, fungi, and bacteria.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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The production of light by certain enzyme-catalyzed reactions in cells.Gene Ontology DictionaryGene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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