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. Phycocyanin
C. Chlorophyll b
D. Chlorophyll a
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
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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Which of the following is a correct match of scientist and contribution?
A. Edward Jenner - Smallpox vaccine
B. Louis Pasteur - Discovery of penicillin
C. Alexander Fleming - Pasteurization
D. Robert Hooke - Discovery of bacteria

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Edward Jenner developed the first successful smallpox vaccine (1796). Pasteur invented pasteurization and rabies vaccine, not penicillin. Fleming discovered penicillin. Hooke coined the term 'cell' but did not discover bacteria; Leeuwenhoek observed bacteria. Thus, the correct match is Jenner - smallpox vaccine.

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The 'Haversian canal' in compact bone contains:
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B. Blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels
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Correct Answer: Option B


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Consider statements about ecology: 1. A food chain shows energy flow. 2. A food web shows interconnected food chains. 3. The pyramid of energy is always inverted. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
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Correct Answer: Option B


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