Question Details

Blue-green algae are included in

Options

A

Prokaryotes

B

Fungi

C

Protista

D

Bryophytes

Correct Answer :

Prokaryotes

Solution :

The correct answer is Prokaryotes.

Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are photosynthetic organisms that contain chlorophyll a and produce oxygen during photosynthesis. Despite their common name containing "algae," they do not possess a membrane-bound nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles (such as mitochondria or chloroplasts). Because of this cellular structure, they are classified under prokaryotes (kingdom Monera) rather than eukaryotes like true algae, fungi, protists, or bryophytes.

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