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Is Spirulina prokaryotic or eukaryotic?


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Spirulina:

  1. Spirulina is prokaryotic.
  2. It is a single-celled organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or other membrane-bound organelles.
  3. Spirulina is a bacterial microalga that belongs to the Cyanophyceae family and the Cyanophyta division (Cyanobacteria).
  4. Spirulina increases the development of antibodies and white blood cells, which help the body fight against bacteria and viruses.

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