Luciferase
Pronunciation: /ˈɫukˈɪfˈiɹeɪs/
Luciferase (noun)
- An enzyme that helps a chemical reaction produce light in living cells.
- A luciferase used in experiments to show when a gene is active by measuring emitted light.
Examples
- Luciferase produces light when it reacts with its substrate.
- The enzyme luciferase makes light during the reaction.