Cyanobacteria provide important environmental functions such as generating oxygen and fixing inorganic carbon (CO2) and nitrogen (N2) into biomass. However, some species, primarily those of the genus Microcystis, produce toxic compounds that can contaminate water supplies for entire cities.
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Step 1: Cyanobacteria, such as those of the genus Microcystis, play a crucial role in the environment by generating oxygen through photosynthesis. Show more…
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