Q644
The light producing substance in Glow worm/fire fly is
A.
Luciferin
AnswerB.
Allethrin
C.
Pyrethrin
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The light producing substance in Glow worms/fireflies is Luciferin.Luciferin is the compound that produces light. In a chemical reaction, luciferin is called the substrate.
The bioluminescent color (yellow in fireflies, greenish in lanternfish) is a result of the arrangement of luciferin molecules. Some bioluminescent organisms produce (synthesize) luciferin on their own.