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Do Photosynthetic Algae (cyanobacteria) Respond to CO2 Change?
Data - Each species listed below is linked to species specific data collected and generated.
Synechocystis
sp. PCC6803
a. PCC = Pasteur Institute Culture
Collection 
b. Freshwater strain
c. Divides perpendicular to previous
division plane
Synechococcus
sp. PCC7002
a. coastal, not obligate halophile 
b. divides parallel in next division
Synechococcus
sp. WH7803
a. Sargasso Sea (open ocean) 
b. Obligate halophile
c. Divides parallel in next division
Q: What fossil fuel produces the least amount of CO2 /unit of energy?
A: Natural
gas (43% less than coal and 30% less than oil)
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