
Choose an organism exhibiting bioluminescence.

Important Questions on Light and Shadows


What is the primary function of bioluminescence in marine organisms?

In which part of a firefly's body is the bioluminescent light produced?



Write T for True and F for False.
The light is produced by a living organism when the enzyme called luciferase chemically reacts with the oxygen in the air.

Match the following
a. Opaque object i. The innermost part of a shadow
b. Firefly ii. The outermost part of a shadow
c. Umbra iii. Bioluminescence
d. Penumbra iv. Dim shadow
e. Translucent v. Dark shadow





State if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statement.
The emission of light by a living thing is called a shadow.

