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why fireflies glow at night?​

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Answered by raghav9482
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Answer:

Fire flies have a special kind of substance I.e luciferin which undergoes oxidation in presence of air and an enzyme which resultsin emission of light

Answered by anand5423
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Explanation:

Hi mate

Here is ur answer

Fire flies glows at night beacuse--

Fireflies have a luminous bag at their lower abdomen region that contain a protein called Luciferin. This luminous bag also secretes a certain enzyme called, Luciferase. This enzyme on

reaction with Luciferin, emits light in the presence of Magnesium and oxygen. Therefore, fireflies glow in the night.

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