Scintillon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scintillon is a noun meaning The mechanism for particulate-based bioluminescence.
Meaning
The mechanism for particulate-based bioluminescence.
Example Sentences
The proton influx from the acidic vacuole to the dense body of the scintillon thus triggers the flash.
There are two separately isolatable systems: the particulate (scintillon) system and the soluble system.
Schematic representation of scintillon structure and localization, along with the proposed mechanism for triggering the bioluminescent flash of Gonyaulax.
LBP binds luciferin at pH 8.0 but not at pH 6.3 (10); upon acidification of the scintillon, the luciferin is therefore released for reaction with an activated LCF.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include microscintillant, scintilator, microscintillation, scintillometry, microphotoluminescence, scintilloscope.
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