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
The primary mode of locomotion in amoeba is:
Cilia
Flagella
Pseudopodia
Spores
Amoeboid protozoans
I. live in freshwater, sea water or moist soil
II. has pseudopodia for locomotion and capturing prey
III. have silica shells on their surface in marine forms
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II and III
Which of the following is not matching?
Trypanosoma – Flagella
Paramcecium – Cilia
Amoeba – Pseudopodia
Plasmodium – Flagella
Which of the following is not matching?
Trypanosoma – Flagella
Paramcecium – Cilia
Amoeba – Pseudopodia
Plasmodium – Flagella
Which of these protists has a flagellum?
Amoeba
Paramecium
Diatoms
Euglena
Which of the following protists uses pseudopodia for locomotion and capturing food?
Paramecium
Euglena
Amoeba
Diatoms
Which of the following is not the locomotory organ of protozoa?
Cilia
Flagella
Parapodia
Pseudopodia
