Does Blue Green Algae Have Chlorophyll?

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are a group of prokaryotic, autotrophic microorganisms that contain the photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll and phycocyanin).

Which chlorophyll is present in blue-green algae?

The green pigment 'chlorophyll a' is found in blue-green algae and cyanobacteria. It also contains a lot of yellowish carotenoids and the blue pigment phycobilin. Phycoerythrin is also found in several species (red pigment).

Does green algae have chlorophyll a?

All plants, algae, and cyanobacteria which photosynthesize contain chlorophyll "a". A second kind of chlorophyll is chlorophyll "b", which occurs only in "green algae" and in the plants.