Cyanobacteria are also known as blue-green algae and are characterized by the presence of:
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Correct answer: Chlorophyll a, like green plants
Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic autotrophs. They possess chlorophyll a, which is identical to that found in green plants, allowing them to perform oxygenic photosynthesis.
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