what are the important characters of cynobacteria
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Cyanobacteria are prokaryotic oxygenic phototrophs that contain a green pigment called chlorophyll and a blue photosynthetic pigment called phycobilins. Prokaryotic means they don't have a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria or other type of membrane-bound organelle (like true algae do).
Cyanobacteria Structure
Cyanobacteria cells, which are typically one-tenth to one-twentieth the size of eukaryotic cells, are round in shape.
Cyanobacteria Characteristics
Defining cyanobacteria characteristics are a tolerance of extreme conditions and an ability to exist without vitamins. They use phosphorus, iron and other micronutrients, and ammonia or nitrate as a nitrogen supply. Some types of cyanobacteria are filamentous and don't need sunlight. Instead, they grow in the dark, relying on sugar from glucose or sucrose as a carbon and energy source.