Cyanobacteria
A) constitute a diverse group of unrelated bacteria.
B) use chlorophyll a and release oxygen during photosynthesis.
C) constitute the only group of photosynthetic bacteria.
D) can reproduce sexually.
E) are obligate aerobes.

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Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are a group of photosynthetic bacteria that use chlorophyll a and release oxygen during photosynthesis. While they are a diverse group, they are all capable of oxygenic photosynthesis.