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UPPSC PCS 2014 · Question 20 of 150

Some marine animals and insects emit light from their body in darkness. This phenomenon is known as:

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  1. APhosphorescence
  2. BBioluminescenceCorrect
  3. CBoth
  4. DNone of these

Answer: B. Bioluminescence

Explanation

Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. It occurs widely in marine animals and insects, as well as some fungi and bacteria.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions

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