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CDS 2009 · General Knowledge (CDS-II)Q62

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2009 · Q62

The light emitted by firefly is due to

General KnowledgeBiology

AIt is a modified stem
Bchemiluminiscence process
Ca photoelectric process
Dburning of phosphorus

Explanation

Firefly light comes from chemiluminescence.

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