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Pigment present in cyanobacteria is

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: C
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Photosynthetic Pigments in Cyanobacteria
	**Related Topics**: Phycobiliproteins, Light Absorption, Photosynthesis
	**Prerequisites**: Basic knowledge of cyanobacteria and their pigments
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	* Question asks for the pigment present in cyanobacteria.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Recall the major pigments associated with cyanobacteria.
		Reasoning: Cyanobacteria are known for their unique phycobiliproteins.
	2. Identify the specific phycobiliprotein type.
		Working: c-phycocyanin is a major pigment in cyanobacteria.
	3. Select the correct answer.
		Result: c-phycocyanin is the correct answer.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: r-phycocyanin is found in red algae, not primarily in cyanobacteria.
[B] :x: r-phycoerythrin is also a pigment found in red algae.
[C] ✓: c-phycocyanin is the primary blue pigment in cyanobacteria.
[D] :x: Anthocyanin is a pigment found in plants and is not associated with cyanobacteria.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1.[Error 1]: Confusing pigments of different algae types. [How to avoid] Memorize which pigment is associated with which group of algae or bacteria.
		2.[Error 2]: Selecting anthocyanins, which are plant pigments. [How to avoid] Recall that anthocyanins are not found in prokaryotes like cyanobacteria.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1.[Helpful shortcut] Think: 'c' for cyanobacteria and 'c' for c-phycocyanin.
		2.[Memory aid] Use flashcards to remember the different pigments and their respective organisms.

K SURESH KUMAR · Answer

r- phycocyanin

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r-phycocerythrin

K SURESH KUMAR · Answer

The correct Option is "c-phycocyanin"

K SURESH KUMAR · Answer

Anthocyanin

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