Phycocyanobilin

Phycocyanobilin is a compound that has a role in photosynthesis.

Chemical Formula: C₃₃H₄₀N₄O₆

Layman's explanation: Phycocyanobilin is a blue pigment found in algae. It is a water soluble protein that is used to absorb energy for the algae. It has a maximum absorbance at 680nm and it can be heated. Phycocyanobilin is a fairly stable entity, however it will dissociate under acidic or basic conditions.

Keywords: algae, photosynthesis

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