What two chemical substances are required for the bioluminescent reaction described in the passage?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Luciferin and the enzyme luciferase
The text states the reaction involves 'a light-emitting molecule termed luciferin and an enzyme called luciferase'.
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