Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 34

Question: The name cyanobacteria refers to

[MP PMT 1992]

Options:

A) Bacteria

B) Blue-green algae

C) Yeast

D) Fungi

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Cyanobacteria is prokaryote

Cyanobacteria are prokaryotic organisms and they do not possess well-developed nucleus.

But similar to eukaryotic algae, they perform photosynthesis. Hence, Blue-green algae are known as Cyanobacteria.