phycoerythrin
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Phycoerythrin plays a key role in the photosynthesis of red algae and cyanobacteria.
Definition:The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll pigments.
Example:The bright red color of the red algae is due to the presence of phycoerythrin pigment.
Definition:A substance that gives color to other substances, such as dyes, inks, paints, or solutions.
Example:In some red algae, phycoerythrin helps to efficiently capture light energy, aiding in photosynthesis.
Definition:A diverse group of simple eukaryotic organisms that lack true roots, stems, and leaves and include seaweeds, green algae, and others.
Example:Some cyanobacteria contain phycoerythrin which contributes to their bright red to purple coloration.
Definition:Archaea-like bacteria that are aerobic photoautotrophs, capable of oxygenic photosynthesis through prokaryotic chloroplasts.
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