phycoerythrine (Meaning)
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phycoerythrine (n.)
A red coloring matter found in algae of the subclass Florideae.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phycoerythrine
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phycoerythrine Sentence Examples
- Phycoerythrine is a photosynthetic pigment found in red algae and cyanobacteria.
- Phycoerythrine absorbs light in the green and yellow regions of the spectrum and emits it as red light.
- The presence of phycoerythrine gives red algae their characteristic reddish color.
- Phycoerythrine is also found in some species of cryptomonads and dinoflagellates.
- Phycoerythrine serves as an accessory pigment to chlorophyll, enhancing light absorption and photosynthesis efficiency.
- Phycoerythrine concentration varies depending on environmental factors such as light availability and nutrient status.
- The phycoerythrine content of red algae is used as a biomarker for assessing the health and productivity of coastal ecosystems.
- Phycoerythrine has been isolated and purified for use as a fluorescent dye in scientific research and biotechnology.
- Phycoerythrine-based fluorescent conjugates are used in flow cytometry and microscopy for immunofluorescence applications.
- Phycoerythrine is a valuable natural product with potential applications in food coloring, cosmetics, and biomedical research.
FAQs About the word phycoerythrine
A red coloring matter found in algae of the subclass Florideae.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Phycoerythrine is a photosynthetic pigment found in red algae and cyanobacteria.
Phycoerythrine absorbs light in the green and yellow regions of the spectrum and emits it as red light.
The presence of phycoerythrine gives red algae their characteristic reddish color.
Phycoerythrine is also found in some species of cryptomonads and dinoflagellates.
