CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Introduction to Light

Which of the ...

Question

Which of the following is an example of bioluminescence ?

A

Bee

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Butterfly

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Firefly

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

D

Stars

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
Firefly

Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. Among the given options, only stars and fireflies emit their own light but stars are not living objects and butterflies and bees do not emit light. So firefly is an example of bioluminescence.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

2

Similar questions

Q. In an experiment the gene of bioluminescence from firefly has been successfully transferred into a plant as a result of which it started to glow. In the terminology of the molecular genetics, the plant is called ___________.

Q. Viceroy butterfly resembles monarch butterfly. It is an example of

Q. Close resemblance in the appearance of Monarch Butterfly and Queen Butterfly is an example of

Q. Which part of the flower attracts bees or butterflies?

Q. Butterflies, moth & honey bees & beetle lay eggs of which type

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Introduction to Light

PHYSICS

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Introduction to Light

Standard VIII Physics

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon