Meaning of scintillon | Babel Free
Definitions
The mechanism for particulate-based bioluminescence.
Examples
“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.”
“The proton influx from the acidic vacuole to the dense body of the scintillon thus triggers the flash⟳.”
“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.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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