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Photosynthetic pigmets of cyanobacteria (blue green algae) include

A

chlorophyll a

B

carotenes

C

xanthophylls

D

all of these

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The correct Answer is:
D
Photosynthetic pigments of cyanobacteria include chlorophyll a, carotenoids and phycobilins.
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