Which of the following groups are NOT able to carry out anoxygenic photosynthesis?
A) purple phototrophic bacteria
B) purple sulfur bacteria
C) cyanobacteria
D) purple nonsulfur bacteria

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Cyanobacteria are capable of oxygenic photosynthesis, which utilizes water as the source of electrons and produces oxygen as a byproduct. Anoxygenic photosynthesis, on the other hand, utilizes alternative electron donors and does not produce oxygen. Purple phototrophic bacteria, purple sulfur bacteria, and purple nonsulfur bacteria are all capable of anoxygenic photosynthesis.

Which of the Following Groups Are NOT Able to Carry