Heterocysts of Nostoc and Anabaena are specialised for which task?
AStoring food starch
BFixing nitrogen gas
CForming resting spores
DProducing bloom toxins
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Fixing nitrogen gas
Heterocysts are the special cells where these cyanobacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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