A scientist discovers a new type of bacteria. What is an indicator that the newly discovered bacteria are most likely photosynthetic?

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their ability to make plants sick
their ability to make plants sick

their color
their color

their growth on land
their growth on land

their ability to make people sick
their ability to make people sick

Answer 1

The most likely indicator that the newly discovered bacteria are photosynthetic would be their color.

Photosynthetic organisms often contain pigments (like chlorophyll) that can give them a green color or other colors associated with photosynthesis. This characteristic may serve as an initial indication of their photosynthetic capabilities. The other options listed (making plants or people sick, and growth on land) do not directly indicate photosynthetic abilities.