Where Might Green Fluorescent Protein Be Found

Question

Where might green fluorescent protein be found?
A)fireflies
B)jellyfish
C)bacteria
D)algae

Accepted Answer

Green fluorescent protein (GFP) was first discovered in jellyfish and has since been used extensively as a tool in molecular biology and biochemistry research. Although GFP-like proteins have been found in some bacteria and algae, jellyfish remains the primary source of GFP for scientific applications. Fireflies, on the other hand, produce their own light through a different mechanism and do not contain GFP.