BITC1311 Introduction to Biotechnology

2006-04-26 · This protein does not require substrates, other gene products, or cofactors to produce light. When exposed to ultraviolet light, GFP will emit a bright green light. GFP contains 238 amino acids and has a molecular weight of approximately 40,000 daltons. The chromophore, the section of the protein that actually fluoresces, is part of the primary structure of the protein. It is a tripeptide ... ................
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