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Studies on bioluminescence and energy transfer mechanisms. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4350267· OSTI ID:4350267
An organic mechanism for firefly bioluminescence is proposed based on chemical and enzymatic reactions of luciferin, luciferase, ATP, CO/sub 2/, and Mg or Mn ions leading to light emission. (CH)
Research Organization:
Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, Md. (USA). Dept. of Biology
Sponsoring Organization:
US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
NSA Number:
NSA-29-020532
OSTI ID:
4350267
Report Number(s):
COO--3275-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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