CBSE Notes, Lectures

CBSE - Chemistry - Chemical Reactions and Equations

Chemical Reactions and Equations

Short Answer Type

Why do fire flies glow at night?

Firefly secrete the enzyme luciferase. This enzyme reacts with luciferin which carries out oxidation of magnesium. This happens in the presence of magnesium and oxygen. Light is emitted because of oxidation of magnesium. Due to this, fireflies glow at night.

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