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Blue green algae are .... and members of kingdom. ...

A

Photoautotrophs, Protista

B

Photoautotrophs, Monera

C

Chemoautotrophs , Monera

D

Chemoheterotrophs , Protista

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question refers to blue-green algae, which are scientifically known as cyanobacteria. 2. **Classification of Blue-Green Algae**: Blue-green algae are classified under the kingdom Monera. This kingdom includes all prokaryotic organisms, which are characterized by the absence of a defined nucleus. 3. **Characteristics of Blue-Green Algae**: Blue-green algae are photoautotrophs. This means they can produce their own food through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight. They contain chlorophyll-a, which is the pigment responsible for this process. 4. **Understanding the Options**: - **Option A**: Photoautotrophs and belongs to kingdom Protista - Incorrect, as blue-green algae are prokaryotic and belong to Monera, not Protista. - **Option B**: Photoautotrophs and belongs to kingdom Monera - Correct, as they are indeed photoautotrophs and belong to Monera. - **Option C**: Chemoautotrophs and belongs to kingdom Monera - Incorrect, as blue-green algae are not chemoautotrophs. - **Option D**: Chemoheterotrophs and belongs to kingdom blue-green algae - Incorrect, as this classification does not apply to blue-green algae. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that blue-green algae are photoautotrophs and belong to the kingdom Monera. **Final Answer**: Blue-green algae are photoautotrophs and members of the kingdom Monera. ---
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