Biology 5090 · O Level · Features of organisms

Features of organisms — practice question

Spirulina is placed in the bacteria group. It is green in colour and can synthesise its own food.
(a)[3]

List three features that bacteria have.

(b(i))[1]

Suggest the name of the chemical responsible for Spirulina's green colour.

(b(ii))[2]

Write, in words or symbols, the equation for the process that Spirulina uses to synthesise its own food.

(c)[4]

Use your knowledge of animal nutrition to suggest and explain why WHO regards Spirulina as a ‘very suitable food’.

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