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In the nucleus of each cell in a firefly's tail, an enzyme called RNA Polymerase finds the DNA encoding the LUC gene within the cell's genome. The LUC gene specifies the squence of amino acids that make up the Luciferase enzyme, which in turn is responsible for the glow we see.
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A tobacco plant can be made to express a gene from fireflies resulting in the emission of light what is the basis for this phenomenon?
This phenomenon is based on genetic engineering techniques where the gene for bioluminescence from fireflies is inserted into the tobacco plant's genome. The gene encodes for an enzyme called luciferase, which catalyzes a reaction that produces light. When the gene is expressed in the tobacco plant, it leads to the production of luciferase and the emission of light, making the plant glow.
Copying a firefly gene into a tobacco plant to cause it to glow is an example of?
Genetic Engineering
Why aren't there fireflies on the west coast?
Actually many firefly species live on the west coast, primarily in Oregon and Washington. Most, though, don't glow and that's a major reason you don't often notice fireflies along the West Coast. A couple of firefly species (Zarhipis integripennis and Pterotus obscuripennis), in Oregon do glow however.
What kind of organism is a corn plant with a jellyfish gene that allows it to glow in the dark?
The corn plant with a jellyfish gene that allows it to glow in the dark is a genetically modified organism (GMO). The jellyfish gene encodes for a green fluorescent protein (GFP) that causes the plant to emit light under certain conditions.
Does firefly poop glow you in the dark?
Yes, firefly poop, also known as frass, can emit light for a short period of time due to a chemical reaction in their bodies. This is how fireflies produce light, but the glow from their poop is not bright enough to illuminate anything in the dark.
How do fireflies make their bellies glow?
Fireflies make their bellies glow by combining certain chemicals that make a "glow" in their bellies. This glow is used to communicate to other fireflies.
Do fireflies glow because of electricity?
fireflies glow bacause of a chemical in it's body
Fireflies glow to avoid?
Fireflies glow for two reasons. One reason they glow is to avoid predators. Another reason they glow is to attract a mate.
What do fireflies give out?
Glow light source
A tobacco plant can be made to express a gene from fireflies resulting in the emission of light what is the basis for this phenomenon?
This phenomenon is based on genetic engineering techniques where the gene for bioluminescence from fireflies is inserted into the tobacco plant's genome. The gene encodes for an enzyme called luciferase, which catalyzes a reaction that produces light. When the gene is expressed in the tobacco plant, it leads to the production of luciferase and the emission of light, making the plant glow.
Are there any pictures of fireflies that glow red?
The most common fireflies glow yellow. However, there are species that glow green or pale red. Their light wavelengths vary from 510 to 670 nm.
Are fireflies safe for a bearded dragon?
No. Fireflies can kill due to neurotoxins that cause them to glow. Do not, under any circumstances, feed fireflies.
A tobacco plant with a firely gene that makes it glow is an example of?
a genetic transformation?
Do some frogs glow if they eat fireflies?
yes
How does a reindeer nose glow?
They can't glow. Reindeer noses can't glow, it's impossable to glow. Only fireflies can glow because of science.
Why don't the fireflies glow at night?
you go at night and you can see little tiny lights in the grass and those are fireflies.
Do fireflies and glow sticks work the same way?
maybe
