NEET 2012 · Class 11

Biological Classification

The cyanobacteria are also referred to as (2012)

  1. (A)protists
  2. (B)golden algae
  3. (C)slime moulds
  4. (D)blue green algae.

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The **cyanobacteria** (also referred to as blue-green algae) have chlorophyll *a* similar to green plants and are **photosynthetic autotrophs** (Figure 2.2).

Chapter
Biological Classification
Section
2.1.2 Eubacteria
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3
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