NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Heterocysts in Nostoc
Options
- Aare located terminally
- Bdon't have chlorophyll
- Care green cells capable of nitrogen fixation
- Dhelp in sexual reproduction
Correct answer
B. don't have chlorophyll
Step-by-step solution
Heterocysts in Nostoc are large clear cells without chlorophyll. They have enzyme nitrogenase which helps in nitrogen fixation. In Nostoc , they are not situated terminally (at the ends) but are interspersed between the photosynthetic cells. Since they are clear, they are also called hyaline cells.