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
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Both (1) and (2)
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Unicellular eukaryotes
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Amoeba
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Cellulose
Chitin
Silica
Pectin
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Chrysophytes
Protozoans
Euglenoids
Slime moulds
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Photosynthetic protists
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Cyanobacteria
Diatoms
Dinoflagellates
Rhodophyta
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