The function of heterocysts is

ATP production

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fix atmospheric nitrogen

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biogas production

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locomotion

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The correct option is B fix atmospheric nitrogen
Some cyanobacteria such as Nostoc and Anabaena have specialised cells called heterocysts. The main function of heterocysts is to fix atmospheric nitrogen.

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