Molecules Which Absorb Photons of a Specific Wavelength and Release

question 73

Multiple Choice

Molecules which absorb photons of a specific wavelength and release a portion of the energy in longer wavelengths are called ________.

• A)fluorophores
• B)absorbers
• C)fluorocules
• D)emitters
• E)glow molecules

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Definitions:

Premack's Principle

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