NEET Biology question

Biology Biological Classification NEET

In filamentous cyanobacteria like Anabaena, the specialised cells where nitrogen fixation occurs (maintaining an anaerobic environment) are called

(A)heterocystsCorrect
(B)akinetes
(C)hormogonia
(D)vegetative cells

Answer: (A)

Solution

Heterocysts are specialised, thick-walled cells in filamentous cyanobacteria such as Anabaena that provide

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