Fireflies produce light through a chemical reaction called bioluminescence. This process requires the enzyme luciferin and ATP to produce light. The luciferin oxidation reaction is driven by the energy released from the hydrolysis of ATP, which is then converted into light energy.

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Question 33

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Fireflies

A) release a considerable amount of energy as heat.
B) light up to signal danger.
C) use ATP to drive luciferin oxidation.
D) are constantly converting light energy into chemical energy.
E) have a short life cycle because of rapid depletion of ATP.

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