Chlorophyll a is absent in which of the following photosynthetic organism?

Cyanobacteria

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Red algae

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Brown algae

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Bacteria

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Solution

The correct option is C Bacteria
Several groups of bacteria use the bacteriochlorophyll pigments for photosynthesis. Unlike the cyanobacteria, these bacteria do not produce oxygen; they typically use hydrogen sulphide rather than water as the electron donor.

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