Animal Light: Discover the Wonders of Biofluorescence

Question 1

What is the name of the molecule that emits light in biofluorescence?

Accepted Answer

Luciferin

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Phycoerythrin

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Chlorophyll

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Phosphorescence

Question 2

Which animal is known for its bright bioluminescence that it uses to attract mates?

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Fireflies

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Anglerfish

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Jellyfish

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Scorpions

Question 3

What is the name of the process by which some animals produce biofluorescence through the action of bacteria?

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Symbiotic bioluminescence

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Chemical bioluminescence

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Electrical bioluminescence

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Mechanical bioluminescence

Question 4

What chemical in animals mainly causes biofluorescence?

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GFP (Green Fluorescent Protein)

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Chlorophyll

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Melanin

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Bioluminescence

Question 5

What is the primary environmental factor that triggers biofluorescence in animals?

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Sunlight

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Artificial light

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Heat

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Noise

Question 6

What is the main difference between biofluorescence and bioluminescence?

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Biofluorescence needs light from outside to work, but bioluminescence does not.

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Biofluorescence emits light for longer than bioluminescence.

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Biofluorescence is only found in animals, while bioluminescence is found in animals and plants.

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Biofluorescence is a chemical response, while bioluminescence is a physical process.

Question 7

Which part of a scorpion usually glows with biofluorescence?

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Exoskeleton

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Tail

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Claws

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Eyes

Question 8

What is the biological reason for fireflies to use biofluorescence?

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Attracting mates

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Hiding from predators

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Navigating in the dark

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Warning other fireflies of danger

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the scientific principle behind biofluorescence in animals?

Accepted Answer

Light absorbed by the animal's body is converted into a different color of light and released.

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Light is produced by chemical reactions within the animal's body.

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Light is reflected off the animal's skin or fur.

Question 10

Which animals use biofluorescence to communicate?

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Fireflies and anglerfish

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Parrots and dolphins

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Snakes and lizards

Question 11

What is the most common function of biofluorescence in animals?

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Attracting mates

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Camouflaging from predators

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Warning other animals of danger

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Protecting against UV radiation

Question 12

Which animal is known for exhibiting biofluorescence?

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Jellyfish

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Scorpion

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Bat

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Snake

Question 13

True or False: Biofluorescence and phosphorescence are the same phenomenon.

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False

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True

Question 14

How does UV light affect biofluorescence?

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It can excite chromophores, triggering light emission.

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It can inhibit biofluorescence by damaging chromophores.

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It has no effect on biofluorescence.

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It changes the color of the light emitted.

Question 15

Biofluorescence in animals likely evolved from:

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Other cellular processes, like metabolism.

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Animals using it to camouflage themselves.

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Animals using it only for attracting mates or scaring predators.

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A recent evolutionary development, only found in animals that have evolved in the last 10,000 years.

Question 16

What is the scientific term used to describe the molecules responsible for biofluorescence in animals?

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Fluorescent proteins

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Chlorophyll

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Hemoglobin

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Melanin

Question 17

Which of these animals utilizes biofluorescence as a defense mechanism?

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Scorpions

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Coral

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Salamanders

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Marine worms

Question 18

What is the key distinction between biofluorescence and bioluminescence?

Accepted Answer

Fluorescence requires an external light source, while bioluminescence is a chemical reaction-based process.

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Fluorescence is a type of light emission, while bioluminescence occurs in bacteria.

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Fluorescence is found in animals, while bioluminescence is found in plants.

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Fluorescence emits light, while bioluminescence requires an external light source.

Question 19

Which of these techniques is commonly used by researchers to detect biofluorescence in animals?

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Ultraviolet light imaging

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X-rays

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Infrared photography

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Microscopy

Question 20

What is the name of the process by which organisms absorb ultraviolet light and re-emit it as visible light?

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Fluorescence

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Bioluminescence

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Phosphorescence

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Chemiluminescence

Question 21

Who is credited with discovering Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) and its fluorescent properties?

Accepted Answer

Osamu Shimomura

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John Dalton

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Charles Darwin

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Gregor Mendel

Question 22

In some animals, biofluorescence is used to attract mates. How does biofluorescence help animals find partners?

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It makes their courtship displays more noticeable and appealing

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It helps them hide from predators

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It aids them in navigating their surroundings

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It makes them seem bigger and more threatening

Question 23

Which of these animals is known for its ability to produce and emit light?

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Firefly

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Squirrel

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Elephant

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Polar Bear

Question 24

Which color is most commonly associated with biofluorescence?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 25

What type of molecule is responsible for producing the light in biofluorescence?

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Fluorescein

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Chlorophyll

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Hemoglobin

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Melanin

Question 26

How does biofluorescence differ from phosphorescence?

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Biofluorescence emits light right away, while phosphorescence lasts longer.

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Phosphorescence emits light right away, while biofluorescence lasts longer.

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Biofluorescence needs an external light source, but phosphorescence does not.

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Phosphorescence needs an external light source, but biofluorescence does not.

Question 27

Which of these animals uses biofluorescence to protect itself from predators?

Accepted Answer

Deep-sea anglerfish

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Fireflies

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Parrots

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Glowworms

Question 28

How can biofluorescence be used to keep an eye on the health of the environment and the variety of life in it?

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Follow the spread and numbers of different species

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Find pollution and damage to where animals live

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It's not possible to use it to keep an eye on the health of the environment and the variety of life in it

Question 29

Which animal uses biofluorescence to attract prey, illuminating a lure to entice other creatures?

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Anglerfish

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Firefly

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Scorpion

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Coral

Question 30

What is the scientific process that enables living organisms to emit light from their bodies, creating a glow or bioluminescence?

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Bioluminescence

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Photosynthesis

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Fluorescence

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Chemiluminescence

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a wavelength of light emitted by biofluorescent animals?

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Gamma

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Ultraviolet

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Visible

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Infrared

Question 32

What is the name of the protein that gives fireflies their characteristic glow by absorbing blue light and emitting green light?

Accepted Answer

Luciferase

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GFP

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Phycoerythrin

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Chlorophyll

Question 33

Deep-sea anglerfish are known for their unique biofluorescence. What type of biofluorescence do they exhibit?

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Bioluminescent symbiosis

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Bacterial luminescence

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Chemical luminescence

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Fluorescence

Question 34

Which animal uses biofluorescence for communication?

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Fireflies

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Snakes

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Elephants

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Bats

Question 35

What is the scientific process behind biofluorescence?

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Absorption and re-emission of light

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Electrical current

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Reflection of light

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Chemical reactions

Question 36

Which of the following is a benefit of biofluorescence for animals?

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Attracting mates

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Providing warmth

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Increasing lifespan

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Repelling predators

Question 37

What is the name of the protein responsible for the biofluorescence in jellyfish?

Accepted Answer

Green fluorescent protein (GFP)

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Bioluminescence protein

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Melanin

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Luciferin

Question 38

Which human invention has been influenced by biofluorescence?

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Fluorescent microscopy

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Lasers

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Fireworks

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Solar panels

Question 39

Which animal uses biofluorescence to lure prey?

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Anglerfish

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Dolphins

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Parrots

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Chameleons

Question 40

Which pigment is primarily responsible for biofluorescence in marine organisms?

Accepted Answer

Green fluorescent protein (GFP)

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Melanin

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Biliverdin

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Hemoglobin

Question 41

Which of these animals DOES NOT exhibit biofluorescence?

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Zebra

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Coral

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Seahorse

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Parrotfish

Question 42

What is the key difference between bioluminescence and biofluorescence?

Accepted Answer

Bioluminescence produces light through a chemical reaction, while biofluorescence requires an external light source.

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Biofluorescence is only found in aquatic animals.

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Bioluminescence is always more intense than biofluorescence.

Question 43

Imagine a fish with biofluorescence that absorbs blue light and emits green light. What color would this fish appear under blue light?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 44

Which factor is NOT essential for biofluorescence to occur?

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Presence of chlorophyll

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The ability to absorb light energy

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A fluorescent molecule

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An external light source

Question 45

How does the function of biofluorescence differ between scorpions and jellyfish?

Accepted Answer

Scorpions use biofluorescence to attract prey, while jellyfish use it to deter predators.

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Scorpions exhibit bioluminescence, while jellyfish exhibit biofluorescence.

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They both use biofluorescence for the same purpose.

Question 46

Why is biofluorescence more prevalent in deep-sea creatures?

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The lack of sunlight makes biofluorescence more visible in the deep sea.

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Deep-sea animals have evolved to rely solely on biofluorescence for vision.

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Biofluorescence is more efficient in cold water temperatures.

Question 47

What are scientists' primary motivations for studying biofluorescence?

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To understand its evolutionary history and potential applications

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To create artificial biofluorescence in all animals for aesthetic purposes

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To capture stunning photographs of biofluorescent animals

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a type of biofluorescence?

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Artificial fluorescence

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Induced fluorescence

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Intrinsic fluorescence

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Extrinsic fluorescence

Question 49

What happens during biofluorescence?

Accepted Answer

An animal absorbs light and then releases it as a different color.

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An animal produces electricity.

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An animal changes its body chemistry.

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An animal generates heat.

Question 50

Which group of animals is famous for using biofluorescence?

Accepted Answer

Coral and jellyfish (Cnidarians)

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Mammals

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Birds

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Insects (Arthropods)

Question 51

What is special about biofluorescence in deep-sea creatures?

Accepted Answer

They mostly glow blue because blue light travels farther in the ocean.

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They glow very brightly to be seen in the dark.

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They glow red to attract mates.

Question 52

What does green fluorescent protein (GFP) do?

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It makes animals glow green when exposed to ultraviolet light.

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It reflects red light.

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It lets yellow light pass through.

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It absorbs blue light and releases it as blue light.

Question 53

How can biofluorescence be helpful in science and medicine?

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It can help diagnose diseases by making certain cells glow.

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It can make car paint glow.

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It can help preserve food longer.

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It can power rockets.

Question 54

What's the best thing about using biofluorescence in medical research?

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It lets scientists see inside living things without surgery.

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It's cheap.

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It's very quick.

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It gives very clear images.