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Multiple Choice
Which of the following functional groups is present in cyanobacteria that allows them to perform photosynthesis?
A
Carboxyl group
B
Carbonyl group
C
Hydroxyl group
D
Chlorophyll
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1
Understand that cyanobacteria are photosynthetic organisms, meaning they can convert light energy into chemical energy.
Recognize that photosynthesis in cyanobacteria, as in plants, involves the absorption of light by pigments.
Identify that chlorophyll is the primary pigment involved in the absorption of light for photosynthesis.
Note that chlorophyll is not a functional group but a complex molecule containing a porphyrin ring with a magnesium ion at its center.
Conclude that while the options given are functional groups, the key component for photosynthesis in cyanobacteria is the presence of chlorophyll, which is essential for capturing light energy.