Bioluminescence

Bioluminescence is mostly produced by organisms that live in partial or total darkness.

• true

• false

Which of the following can produce a bioluminescent reaction?

• a dog

• a light bulb

• a platypus

• a fire fly

Bioluminescence is the ability of an organism to produce what?

• transportation

• gas

• light

• food

Only animals can produce bioluminescence reactions.

• true

• false

Bioluminescence provides what functions to the organisms that use it?

• communication

• assistance in food gathering

• all of these

• finding a mate

Bioluminescence mechanisms are not something that needs to be researched, because there is no benefit to mankind in their study.

• true

• false

The glowsticks children carry at Halloween and the glow-necklaces sold at festivals utilize a chemical reaction similar to the chemical reaction bioluminescent organisms utilize.

• true

• false

Incandescent light (light from a lightbulb) is much more efficient than bioluminescent light. True or False?

• true

• false