Bioluminescence
A) can be bright enough to be detected from space.
B) occurs only in prokaryotes.
C) has no known function in prokaryotes.
D) occurs only in marine organisms.
E) does not require energy.

Question

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Bioluminescence can be bright enough to be detected from space, as seen with the bioluminescent plankton bloom in the Persian Gulf which was visible from space.

Answer: D
 Bioluminescence occurs mainly in marine organisms, although some terrestrial organisms also exhibit this phenomenon.

Answer: E
 Bioluminescence does require energy, as it involves a biochemical reaction that produces light.