NEETBiologyBiological ClassificationMCQ+4 / −1
Select the wrong statement.
- AThe walls of diatoms are easily destructible.
- B'Diatomaceous earth's is formed by the cell walls of diatoms.
- CDiatoms are cheif producers in the oceans.
- DDiatoms are microscopic and float passively in water.
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Correct answer: A
Diatoms are marine or freshwater unicellular organisms which have cell walls (frustules) composed of pectin impregnated with silica and consisting of two halves, one overlapping the other. The siliceous frustules of diatoms do not decay easily.
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