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
Red tide in warms coastal water is caused due to the rapid multiplications of
Euglena
Diatoms
Gonyaulax
Paramecium
Chief producers in oceans are
Golden brown algae
Diatoms
Dinoflagellates
Euglenoids
Chief producers in oceans are
Golden brown algae
Diatoms
Dinoflagellates
Euglenoids
Diatoms and dinoflagellates belong to which group of oceanic producers?
Zooplankton
Phytoplankton
Benthos
Nekton
Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans ?
Euglenoids
Dinoflagellates
Cyanobacteria
Diatoms
Select the wrong statement.
Diatoms are microscopic and float passively in water.
The walls of diatoms are easily destructible.
‘Diatomaceous earth’ is formed by the cell walls of diatoms.
Diatoms are chief producers in the oceans.
