Cyanobacteria use light energy to convert carbon dioxide to glucose by photosynthesis; therefore these bacteria are described as autotrophs.
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Cyanobacteria harness energy from the sun through photosynthesis, and oxidize water to provide electrons for energy generation. Thus, we classify cyanobacteria as _________. a. photolithotrophs b. photoautotrophs c. chemolithoautotrophs d. chemo-organotrophs
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Cyanobacteria are photoautotrophs. What does this mean? (choose the best answer). Light provides energy and CO2 provides carbon. Organic compounds provide both energy and carbon. Inorganic compounds provide energy and CO2 provides carbon. Oxygen is consumed and CO2 is produced. None of these answers is correct.
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The process used by cyanobacteria and plants is Photosynthesis. Both of these use the energy of sunlight to convert carbon dioxide from the air into glucose and other organic molecules through respiration.
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