What are the major characteristics that distinguish cyanobacteria from other photosynthetic organisms?

Q: Why are most marine photosynthesizers unicellular?

A: A single-cell organism that carries out all the necessary life processes is called a unicellular…

Q: Briefly discuss the ways in which cyanobacteria reproduce.

A: Step 1 Cyanobacteria are Gram-negative oxygenic photoautotrophs that have a procaryotic…

Q: Chloroplast formation in zygotes of algae?

A: The structure that is responsible for conducting photosynthesis in the plant system is known as…

Q: What kingdom does Amoeba belong to: A) Plantae B) Protista C) Monera D) Prokaryotae

A: There are many different types of organisms found on the planet. So it is important to classify…

Q: What are the unique structural features and adaptations observed in the cell structure of Archaea,…

A: The biological classification of life forms is traditionally divided into three domains: Bacteria,…

Q: Differentiate the cyanobacteria, purple sulfur bacteria, purple non-sulfur bacteria, green sulfur…

A: Cyanobacteria contain chlorophyll a i.e green pigment. Also contain yellow carotinoid , blue…

Q: Which  genera is collective referred to as prochlorophytes in cyanobacteria? How do they differ with…

A: Bacteria are microscopic single-celled prokaryotes that thrive in diverse environmental conditions.…

Q: What are the products and functions of brown algae?

A: Many algae are known to have high nutritional importance. Therefore they are commercialised and…

Q: Define Eubacteria.

A: The micro-organism is the organism that is too small to be seen with the naked eye. It is viewed by…

Q: What roles do water and air play in the life of the invertebrate, entamoeba histolytica

A: The term invertebrates refers to animals that lack a backbone. Sponge, starfish, snails, crabs,…

Q: how many cells does  Archaebacteria have

A: * Archaebacteria are prokaryotes  thought to be bacteria. *They have a unique ribosomal RNA type.…

Q: What role did the increase of atmospheric oxygen by prokaryotes play in the development of the…

A: The studies on geological history of oxygen shows that before photosynthesis evolved, the earth's…

Q: This organism belongs to which Class? What is the structure shown in this image?

A: In the living world, we see a large number of microorganisms, animals and plants. These organisms…

Q: Are “Bacillus cereus” and “Staphylococcus aureus” prokaryotes or eukaryotes?

A: Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that consist of a single prokaryotic cell. They are the most…

Q: What are photosynthetic pigments of diatoms?

A: Photosynthetic pigments are the substances that have the capability to absorb light of different…

Q: What characteristics are shared between the genera Cytophaga and Bacteroides, and in what ways do…

A: Bacteria are prokaryotic unicellular microorganisms. These are found in variety of shapes.

Q: Give explanation  Which of the following statements is TRUE based on the phylogenetic tree shown?…

A: Phylogenetic trees function as graphical representations of the evolutionary connections between…

Q: Which traits are shared by all eukaryotic cells, and what are the three major lines of evidence that…

A: Traits shared by all eukaryotic cells:  Presence of well defined nucleus that contains the genetic…

Q: The fatty acids in Archaea differ than those in bacteria in that they are: a) polar in archaea b)…

A: Both bacteria are unicellular microorganisms that are similar in size and simplicity. Both are…

Q: How many endosymbiotic events are required to account for the diversity of photosynthetic…

A: Endosymbiont is an organism that lives within another organism and sometimes maintains a mutualistic…

Q: List two features that distinguish prokaryotes from eukaryotes.

A: Cell is the basic unit of life. A single cell is capable of performing all the essential functions…

Q: Describe economic importance of cyanobacteria.

A: Cyanobacteria are free-living photosynthetic bacteria. They obtain their energy by the oxygenic…

Q: Why were Archaea originally thought to be simply unusual forms of Bacteria? What lines of evidence…

A: Biological classification is a method in biology to differentiate living beings based on their size,…

Q: Which is the autotrophic group responsible for the production of most part of the molecular oxygen…

A: The organisms that are able to manufacture their own food are known as the autotrophs. They obtain…

Q: What is one of the species of Doamin Archea? What was is it determined to be a member of the Domain…

A: Bacteria are a type of biological cell that constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms.…

Q: What are the uses of diatoms?

A: Diatoms are mostly unicellular in nature. Diatoms have a cell wall, which consists of two shells…

Q: Define cyanobacteria

A: Cyanobacteria are a group of photosynthestic bacteria which are nitrogen-fixing, that live in a wide…

Q: Where respiration takes place in bacteria?

A: Bacteria are a group of prokaryotic microscopic single celled organisms. They live in diverse…

Q: Why are most marine photosynthesizers unicellular?

A: A single-celled organism is a unicellular organism, as opposed to a multicellular organism, which is…

Q: Chlamydomonas should best be classified under:     A) One of the Protista Kingdoms of Eukarya…

A: Protista Protista are a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms, most of which are microscopic.…

Q: Select the choice that identifies the organism described in the following statement: The organism is…

A: There are two ways an organism obtain its nutrition that is autotrophic and heterotrophic. In…

Q: Explain the ecological importance of cyanobacteria.

A: Introduction:- Cyanobacteria are both aquatic and photosynthetic, meaning they can live in water and…

Q: What are the major morphologies of prokaryoticcells?

A: Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms and these do not have separate nucleus with attached…

Q: Where do diatoms occur?

A: Diatoms are classified as eukaryotes, organisms with a membrane-bound cell nucleus, which separates…