Chapter 8, Problem 4Q

Summary Introduction

To review:

The evidence, which suggest that the luciferase enzyme is sensitive toward the environmental factors. Also, give the reasons for this response of the enzyme to these factors.

Introduction:

The various molecules, which are involved in the bioluminescence in the fireflies, are the luciferin, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), oxygen, and enzyme luciferase. The enzyme luciferase, like any other enzyme, is sensitive toward various environmental factors like pH (potential of hydrogen), temperature, and oxygen.