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Leikakei113 Leikakei113
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6 years ago

What is a frustule?
  a. The by-product of photosynthesis in diatoms
  b. The rigid cell wall of a diatom
  c. A microscopic phage that attacks diatoms
  d. A small appendage on a cyanobacteria

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6 years ago

ANS: B
The frustule of a diatom is mostly made of silica which gives it characteristics like glass. It consists of
two valves or matched halves with perforations in it. Information can be found in the section Most
Phytoplankton are Photosynthetic Autotrophs

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6 years ago
Great, will mark the topic solved
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