phycobiliprotein

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What does phycobiliprotein mean?

Any of a class of water-soluble proteins, present in cyanobacteria and certain algae, that capture light energy which is then passed on to chlorophylls during photosynthesis; the most important constituents of the phycobilisomes.

Where does phycobiliprotein come from?

phyco- (seaweed) + bili-? (bile) + protein

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