You are working to isolate pigments from a cyanobacteria species recovered from the ocean floor.Which of the following would you most likely expect to find?
A)chlorophyll a
B)chlorophyll b
C)phycobiloproteins
D)carotenoids

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Cyanobacteria are primarily blue-green algae that can carry out photosynthesis due to pigments such as phycobiloproteins. Chlorophylls a and b are typically found in higher plants and green algae, while carotenoids are found in most photosynthetic organisms.

You Are Working to Isolate Pigments from a Cyanobacteria Species