Q1 / 160 · JIPMER 2005 · Botany

Which one shows bio-luminescence?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Noctiluca
  • B
    Polystomella
  • C
    Entamoeba
  • D
    Suctoria

Solution

Noctiluca is a marine and pelagic dinoflagellate which shows bio-lumine scence. At night, it produces the effect of burning of sea. The luminescence is caused by a bio-luminescent luciferin, which under the influence of an enzymeluciferase emits light.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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