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
Select the incorrect statement for slime moulds
Slime molds lack a cell wall in their vegetative stage.
Slime molds are heterotrophic.
All slime molds are parasitic.
Slime molds can exist as single-celled or multinucleate forms.
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
Auxospores and homocysts are formed, respectively by
Diatoms and Dinoflagellates
Euglenoids and Diatoms
Diatoms and some Cyanobacteria
Brown algae and Red algae