Green Fluorescent Protein goes by the nickname "GFP." It was first found in jellyfish and named for its unique ability to fluoresce, or emit light, that is--you guessed it--the color green! GFP emits green light when activated by blue or UV light. GFP is made of 236 amino acids (protein building blocks) that form what …
Meet Green Fluorescent Protein!
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