Biological Classification Question 23
23. The cyanobacteria are also referred to as [2012]
(a) protists
(b) golden algae
(c) slime moulds
(d) blue green algae
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Answer : d
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(d) Cyanobacteria are also referred as blue green algae, they perform oxygenic photosynthesis. They are most successful autotrophic organisms on earth which are found in all types of environment - fresh water, sea water, salt marshes, moist rocks, tree trunks, moist soils, hot springs, frozen waters.
