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
Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans ?
Euglenoids
Dinoflagellates
Cyanobacteria
Diatoms
Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans ?
Euglenoids
Dinoflagellates
Cyanobacteria
Diatoms
Chief producers in the ocean are:
Slime moulds
Bacteria
Zooplankton
Diatoms
Chief producers in oceans are
Golden brown algae
Diatoms
Dinoflagellates
Euglenoids
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.
