The pigment that is the primary photosynthetic pigment in cyanobacteria is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The pigment that is the primary photosynthetic pigment in cyanobacteria is:
A. Fucoxanthin
B. Chlorophyll b
C. Chlorophyll a
D. Phycocyanin
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cyanobacteria contain chlorophyll a (like plants) along with phycobilins (phycocyanin and phycoerythrin). Chlorophyll b is in green plants, phycocyanin is an accessory pigment.

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