Luciferin molecule | glow in the dark science sticker (biology, chemistry)

How do fireflies make their butts glow? Through a light-forming reaction involving a molecule called Luciferin! Luciferin is a name given to the group of light-emitting compounds found in bioluminescent organisms. Light is generated when these compounds undergo an oxidation reaction catalyzed by an enzyme called Luciferase. In fireflies, when Luciferin + Luciferase mix together in the presence of oxygen and ATP (cellular fuel) - the chemical reaction gives off energy in the form of yellow-green light! The wavelength of this light = 560nm. This same compound, named D-Luciferin or Firefly Luciferin, is commonly used in cell-based assays as a bioluminescent reporter for studying gene regulation/function, cell viability, and in vivo imaging! Show off your nerdy side with pride! Our science stickers were designed to make a statement :)Made of weatherproof glow-in-the-dark vinyl material. Our stickers will adhere to any clean surface, including:laptopscell phonestabletsreusable water bottles