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phycobilin

 

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Noun phycobilin has 1 sense
  1. phycobilin - water-soluble proteinaceous pigments found in red algae and cyanobacteria
    --1 is a kind of
    pigment

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Phycobilin

Definition:

Phycobilin refers to any of a group of red or blue pigments found in certain algae.

Senses:

Noun
  1. A red or blue pigment found in algae, responsible for capturing light energy for photosynthesis.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The phycobilins in the algae absorb light energy and transfer it to chlorophyll.
  2. Scientists have been studying the structure and function of phycobilins in various species of algae.
  3. Phycobilin pigments contribute to the vibrant colors seen in red algae.

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