Identify the organism which has prokaryotic cell structure and autotrophic mode of nutrition.

Euglena

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Mycoplasma

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Cyanobacteria

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Rhizobium

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Solution

The correct option is C
Cyanobacteria

The correct option is C
Explanation of the correct option:
Cyanobacteria are prokaryotes that produce nutrition through photosynthesis.
Explanation of the incorrect option:
Option A:
Euglena is a genus of single-cell eukaryotes.
Option B:
Mycoplasma is a genus of bacteria that lack a cell wall around their cell membranes and have the characteristics of natural resistance to antibiotics.
Option D:
Rhizobium is a genus of bacteria associated with the formation of root nodules on plants and lives in symbiosis with legumes.
Rhizobium receives nutrition from the plant in the form of organic acids.
Final answer: Cyanobacteria are organism which has prokaryotic cell structure and autotrophic mode of nutrition.

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