Vacuoles in cyanobacteria help the cells float in water by

absorbing water from the surroundings

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expelling water out of the cell

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storing gas inside

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storing special enzymes for floating

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Solution

The correct option is C storing gas inside
Cyanobacteria store gas in the vacuoles, which makes the cells float by the property of buoyancy.

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Read the following statements and identify the correct options given.

(A) Sap vacuoles - contain digestive enzymes by which nutrients are digested

(B) Contractile vacuoles - take part in osmoregulation and excretion

(D) Air vacuoles - store metabolic gases and help in buoyancy of cells

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