Organisms that make light Quiz

During a camping trip, Sofia and Majo, saw an animal glowing in the dark forest. They are curious to know what is an example of a bioluminescent organism that might have made the light.

• Ladybug

• Jellyfish

• Caterpillar

• Firefly

During a night dive, Ali saw a group of animals glowing in the dark. What is it called when animals glow in the dark?

• bioluminescence

• color

• food

• chemistry

During class, Su said, "Animals can make light for some reasons." What is NOT a reason why animals make light?

• Attracting prey

• Conserving energy

• Regulating body temperature

• Communication

During a marine biology lesson, Michelle points out a creature on the projector and asks, 'Which of the following is a deep-sea bioluminescent organism?'

• Jellyfish

• Seahorse

• Starfish

• Octopus

During a camping trip, Su and Yuliana were curious about the glowing fireflies around their tent. They wondered, what is the chemical responsible for the light production in fireflies?

• phosphorus

• firelightin

• luciferin

• glowamine

During a science fair, Su and Yuliana presented a project on bioluminescence. They explained that certain organisms can produce light, but which of the following is NOT a color commonly produced by bioluminescent organisms?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

During a summer camp, Majo, Su, Ali, Michelle, and Sofia were discussing about different organisms. Sofia mentioned about a land-dwelling bioluminescent organism. Can you guess which organism Sofia was talking about?

• Seahorses

• Fireflies

• Starfish

• Jellyfish

During a night hike, Yuliana and Su observed fireflies glowing in the dark. They discussed the purpose of this bioluminescence. What did they conclude was the reason for the fireflies' light display?

• To attract mates and communicate with other fireflies

• To scare away predators

• To camouflage with their surroundings

• To generate heat for survival

During a night hike, Majo noticed a glowing mushroom on the forest floor. Intrigued, Majo asked the group which fungus is known for its bioluminescence. Can you help them identify it?

• Armillaria mellea

• Aspergillus niger

• Agaricus bisporus

• Penicillium roqueforti

During a science fair, Su and Sofia presented a project on bioluminescent organisms. They explained that a specific type of cell is responsible for light production in these organisms. What is the scientific term for these light-producing cells?

• luminocytes

• photocells

• bioilluminescent cells

• photocytes