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How do photoautotrophs such as cyanobacteria differ from photoheterotrophs such as heliobacteria?
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Photoautotrophs, such as cyanobacteria, are organisms that can synthesize their own food using light as a source of energy. They use carbon dioxide as a carbon source and release oxygen as a byproduct. This process is known as photosynthesis. Show more…
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