Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 4 - Figure 4.15 - Chromatophores - Question - Page 90: 1

Answer

They are used to perform photosynthesis.

Work Step by Step

Chromatophores are pigment-containing and light-reflecting cells that give bacteria their color and are used to perform photosynthesis.

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