Bioluminescence is catalyzed by luciferase, which creates light by

A) shunting electrons from FMNH2 to O2, which releases energy in the form of light.
B) reversing photosynthesis.
C) hydrolyzing ATP.
D) reducing LuxR.


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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