You are here. Home Â» Alcohol & Your Health Â» Special Populations & Co-occurring Disorders Â» Underage Drinking. Underage drinking is when anyone under the minimum legal drinking age of 21 drinks alcohol. Underage drinking is a risk that attracts many developing adolescents and teens. When young people try alcohol, they often donât realize the damaging effects drinking can have on their own lives, their families, and their communities.
Light production in fireflies is due to a type of chemical reaction called bioluminescence. This process occurs in specialized light-emitting organs, usually on a firefly's lower abdomen. The enzyme luciferase acts on the luciferin, in the presence of magnesium ions, ATP, and oxygen to produce light.
Fireflies are disappearing all over the world, and it's believed to be because of human encroachment on habitat, pesticides, and increased light pollution from development and traffic. But there are a few things you can do to help fireflies make a comeback in your area.