Q. In which of the following insects, a pigment called luciferin is found?

  • (A) Housefly
  • (B) Firefly
  • (C) Sandfly
  • (D) Fruitfly
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Firefly
Explanation: A pigment called luciferin is found in firefly. Luciferin is a light-emitting compound which is found in organisms that generate bioluminescence. Luciferins typically undergo an enzyme-catalyzed reaction with molecular oxygen.
Explanation by: Radhika Singh
A pigment called luciferin is found in firefly. Luciferin is a light-emitting compound which is found in organisms that generate bioluminescence. Luciferins typically undergo an enzyme-catalyzed reaction with molecular oxygen.

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