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How to pronounce “luciferase”
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Pronunciation guide for luciferase
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- Practice the English pronunciation of luciferase with real speech in context.
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- Sara Lewis: The loves and lies of fireflies 13 minutes, 52 seconds
The main star is an enzyme called luciferase,
- Definition summary
- (biochemistry) Any one of a group of enzymes that produce bioluminescence by oxidizing luciferin.
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How to pronounce luciferase
Sara Lewis: The loves and lies of fireflies 13 minutes, 52 seconds

The main star is an enzyme called luciferase,
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A Deep Dive Into “luciferase”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (biochemistry) Any one of a group of enzymes that produce bioluminescence by oxidizing luciferin.
Practice Nearby Words
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