Assertion: firefly's chemical | /r/Synonym | luciferin
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text: When a chemical called luciferin (note the same Latin root as Lucifer) inside their abdomen/tail combines with oxygen, calcium and adenosine triphosphate, a chemical reaction occurs that creates their spectacular light.
text: So, if these chemicals (luciferin & luciferase) are extracted from the fireflies and injected in the human body, the diseased or abnormal cells will easily be detected.
text: Fireflies contain a chemical in their abdomen called luciferin.
text: The cells contain a chemical called luciferin and make an enzyme called luciferase.
text: These chemicals are called luciferin and luciferase.