Certain dinoflagellates exhibit a unique phenomenon known as 'bioluminescence'. Which of the following accurately describes the underlying mechanism of this phenomenon?
Photosynthesis using specialized pigments
Fluorescence due to chlorophyll a
Oxidation of luciferin by luciferase in specialized organelles called scintillons
Chemosynthesis utilizing sulfur compounds
Related Questions
Chief producers in oceans are
Golden brown algae
Diatoms
Dinoflagellates
Euglenoids
Golden algae is:
a type of algae
a type of fish
a type of fungus
a type of bacteria
Select the incorrect statement for slime moulds
They lack a cell wall in their vegetative phase
They are heterotrophic
They form spores
They are parasitic in nature
Diatoms are unique due to their cell walls being composed of:
Cellulose
Chitin
Silica
Peptidoglycan
Which group of protists includes organisms with a pellicle, providing flexibility and shape?
Dinoflagellates
Slime molds
Euglenoids
Diatoms
If Mendel had chosen a plant with a very long generation time, which aspect of his experiments would have been MOST negatively affected?
The ease of cross-pollination.
The observability of contrasting traits.
The speed of obtaining results and observing inheritance patterns.
The control over self-pollination.
Which of the following group is considered to be primitive relatives of animals?
Chrysophytes
Protozoans
Euglenoids
Slime moulds
Diatomaceous earth is used for all except
Filtration of oils
Filtration syrups
Polishing
Gobar gas production
Which of these protists has a flagellum?
Amoeba
Paramecium
Diatoms
Euglena
Which kingdom encompasses organisms like Chrysophytes, Euglenoids, Dinoflagellates, and Slime moulds?
Monera
Protista
Fungi
Plantae
