Which statement about cyanobacteria is false?
A) Cyanobacterial colonies may form filaments.
B) Some filamentous cyanobacterial colonies differentiate to form heterocysts, which can survive harsh environmental conditions.
C) Some filamentous cyanobacterial colonies differentiate to form photosynthetic vegetative cells.
D) Some filamentous cyanobacterial colonies differentiate to form spores, which can survive harsh environmental conditions.
E) Cyanobacteria contain elaborate internal membrane systems called photosynthetic lamellae.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Heterocysts are specialized cells for nitrogen fixation, not for surviving harsh conditions. It is the spores that are adapted for survival in adverse environments.

Which Statement About Cyanobacteria Is False