23.3 - Cyanobacteria Are Photosynthetic Bacteria That Produce Oxygen and Play Other Important Ecological Roles Flashcards
1
Q
what does phylum cyanobacteria contain
A
photosynthetic bacteria
2
Q
nitrogen fixation
A
ability to convert nitrogen gas into ammonia
3
Q
unicells
A
single cell bodies
4
Q
colonies
A
groups of cells held together by a thick, gluey substance called mucilage
5
Q
filaments
A
cells that are attached end-to-end (branched/unbranched)
