A diatom has a cell wall made of _____. silica calcium chitin cellulose

Biology

2 answers:

pentagon [3]2 years ago

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Answer:

Silica

Explanation:

A unique feature of diatom anatomy is that they are surrounded by a cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide), called a frustule

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alexandr402 [8]2 years ago

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Answer:

A diatom has a cell wall made of silica.

Explanation:

Diatoms are eukaryotic phytoplankton cells known for their silica-containing cell walls (frustales), and are responsible for approximately 20% of total primary productivity globally. Diatom silica is a form of biogenic opal, containing oxygen isotopes and can be used in lacustrine and marine paleoenvironmental studies.

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