The given figure shows the structure of filamentous blue green algae Nostoc with a structure marked as "X". Select the option which shows the correct identification of "X" with its feature.
A
Mucilaginous sheath - Photosynthesis
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B
Pellicle - Recycling of nutrition
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C
Heterocysts - Nitrogen fixation
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D
Spores - Reproduction
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Solution
The correct option is C Heterocysts - Nitrogen fixation The structure marked X are called heterocysts. Heterocysts are pale-yellow and thick-walled. They are capable of nitrogen fixation and therefore play a major part in the nitrogen cycle.