NEET Biology question

Which one of the following is a characteristics feature of Chrysophytes?

(A)They are parasitic forms which cause diseases in animals
(B)They have a protein rich layer called pellicle
(C)They have indestructible wall layer deposited with silicaCorrect
(D)They are commonly called dinoflagellates

Answer: (C)

Solution

Chrysophytes (including diatoms) possess cell walls embedded with silica, forming a highly resistant, indestructible frustule that does not decay easily and accumulates as diatomaceous earth over

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