Chemistry, asked by GSudheerkumar6818, 1 year ago

How does fireflies glow at night?

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Answered by reenasalil5
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When oxygen combines with calcium, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and the chemical luciferin in the presence of luciferase, a bioluminescent enzyme, light is produced.

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Answered by Anonymous
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It is because protein present in fireflies undergoes oxidation in presence of air and an enzyme. This chemical reaction involves emission of visible light. Therefore, fireflies glow at night.

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