NEET2005BotanyBiological ClassificationActual

Which one shows bio-luminescence?

Options

ANoctiluca
BPolystomella
CEntamoeba
DSuctoria

Correct answer

A. Noctiluca

Step-by-step solution

Noctiluca is a marine and pelagic dinoflagellate which shows bio-lumine scence. At night, it produces the effect of burning of sea. The luminescence is caused by a bio-luminescent luciferin, which under the influence of an enzymeluciferase emits light.

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