Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 36
Cyanobacteria is a prokaryotic organism
Options:
A) Classification of bacteria
B) It is the new name of all bacteria
C) New name of cyanobacteria or blue-green algae
D) None of the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Cyanobacteria, also known as Cyanophyta, are a phylum of autotrophic gram-negative bacteria that can obtain biological energy via photosynthesis.
They are widely distributed in various aquatic habitats (oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, etc.) and terrestrial habitats (e.g. moist soils).
They may live singly or in colonies (by forming filaments or spheres with other cyanobacteria).
The term cyanobacteria came from the Greek kyanós, meaning “blue” and bacteria.
They are also known as the blue-green algae. However, they are not scientifically classified as algae
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