Bioluminescence is:

A. the ability to detect and move away from sources of light
B. the ability to detect and move toward sources of light
C. the production and emission of light by organisms
D. the absorption of light by pigments for transfer to chlorophyll a
E. the capture of moonlight for nocturnal photosynthesis


Answer: C

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