Question

Why bacterial photosynthesis is called anoxygenic?

Answer 1

Cyanobacteria contain chlorophyll while other forms of bacteria contain bacteriochlorophyll. ... Cyanobacteria perform photosynthesis using water as an electron donor in a similar manner to plants. This results in the production of oxygen and is known as oxygenic photosynthesis.

Answer 2

Bcz oxygen is not released as P680 of PSll is not present.