Cyanobacteria and bacteria are both prokaryotic single celled microorganisms, but cyanobacteria are a specific group known as blue-green algae. The primary difference is that cyanobacteria can perform photosynthesis due to their chlorophyll-containing cells, while typical bacteria cannot. This ability allows cyanobacteria to produce oxygen and is responsible for their characteristic […]
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Heterocyst: Structure and Function
Learning Objectives: What are Heterocysts? Structure of Heterocyst, Development of Heterocyst, Functions of Heterocyst, Mechanism of Nitrogen Fixation in the Heterocyst. In the previous post, we discussed the General Characteristics of Cyanobacteria and the Structure of Carboxysomes. Here we will see the Structure and Functions of Heterocyst – a unique […]
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Cyanobacteria Notes: Characteristics, Occurrence, Morphology, Cell Structure and Reproduction of Blue Green Algae
General Characteristics of Cyanobacteria / Blue Green Algae (BGA) Learning Objectives: What are Cyanobacteria or Blue Green Algae? What is Great Oxygenation Event? Cyanobacteria vs True Algae, What are Cyanotoxins? Thallus Diversity of Cyanobacteria, Cell Structure of Cyanobacteria, Reproduction in Cyanobacteria, Heterocyst and Hormogonia, Carbon Fixation by Blue Green Algae, […]
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General Characteristics of Algae PPT
General Characteristics of Algae PPT: What are algae? General characteristics of algae, Classification of algae based on habitat, Thallus diversity in algae, Chloroplast shape variations in algae, Pigmentation in algae, Reproduction in algae, Life cycle in algae Learn more: Note on Algae General Characteristics The preview of the PPT on […]
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Pigmentation in Algae PPT
Pigments in Algae PPT & PDF: What are the major pigments of algae? What are different types of Chlorophylls present in algae? What are carotenoids? What are Phycobilins? What are Phycocyanin and Phycoerythrin? What are the main pigments of Green algae? What are the main pigments of Brown algae? What […]
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