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Who were first oxygenic and aerobic photoautotrophs ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organisms**: The first organisms to be recognized as oxygenic and aerobic photoautotrophs are cyanobacteria. 2. **Understand the Definition**: Cyanobacteria are often referred to as blue-green algae. They are capable of photosynthesis, which allows them to convert light energy into chemical energy. 3. **Timeline of Evolution**: Cyanobacteria evolved approximately 3,300 to 3,500 million years ago. This places their origin in the early history of life on Earth. ...
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