Describe the organism that scientists believe was responsible for changing the composition of the early atmosphere. What is it called and how did it change the atmosphere? Why was this change to the atmosphere so important?
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Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic bacteria that use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into organic compounds and oxygen. This process is called oxygenic photosynthesis, and it releases oxygen as a byproduct. Show more…
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