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Function of heterocyst in cyanobacterium

a
Perennation
b
Assimilation
c
Spore production
d
Nitrogen fixation

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Cyanobacteria can fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialised cells called heterocysts, e.g., Nostoc and Anabaena.

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