Dormant, thick-walled resting cells of cyanobacteria that are resistant to desiccation are called ________.

A. hormogonia
B. thylakoids
C. baeocytes
D. akinetes


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. 1/16 b. 1/8 c. 1/4 d. 1/2 e. 0

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