Question:
Fireflies are examples of organisms that use bioluminescence
Last updated: 8/3/2022
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Fireflies are examples of organisms that use bioluminescence to emit light. This process relies on enzymes. The tail of fireflies contains thousands of luciferase enzymes, which help bind oxygen to a molecule called luciferin. This produces oxyluciferin. The chemical reaction requires energy and releases light. During this reaction, what are the substrates? What is the product?