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The structure present in cyanobacteria (BGA) that helps in nitrogen fixation is

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haplosperm

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holostrum

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holotrema

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heterocyst

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Solution

The correct option is D heterocyst
Cyanobacteria or blue green algae have the quality to fix atmospheric nitrogen. It is possible due to the presence of heterocysts

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