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Fireflies are examples of organisms that use bioluminescence

Last updated: 8/3/2022

Fireflies are examples of organisms that use bioluminescence

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?