Bioluminescence

question 110

Multiple Choice

Bioluminescence

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

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Definitions:

Concentrated Geothermal

Refers to the process of harnessing geothermal energy in high-temperature areas beneath the Earth's surface to generate electricity or heat directly.

Potential Energy

The energy possessed by an object due to its position relative to others, stress within itself, its electric charge, or other factors.

Chemical Energy

A form of potential energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, released or absorbed during chemical reactions.

Inorganic Compounds

Chemical compounds that generally do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, including salts, metals, and minerals.