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luciferase

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lu·cif·er·ase  (l-sf-rs, -rz)
n.
An enzyme present in the cells of bioluminescent organisms that catalyzes the oxidation of luciferin and ATP, producing light.
[lucifer(in) + -ase.]
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Scientists have also uncovered the genetic information, contained in a firefly's DNA, responsible for producing luciferase.
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