Class 11 Biology - Chapter Biological Classification NCERT Solutions | What is the nature of cell-walls in diat

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Question 3

What is the nature of cell-walls in diatoms?

Answer

The cell walls construction of diatoms is known as Frustule which consists of two thin overlapping shells fitting into each other just as a soap-box. Their walls are made up of silica. When the diatoms die, the silica in their cell walls gets deposited in the form of diatomaceous earth. This diatomaceous earth is very soft and quite inert. It is used in filtration of oils, sugars, and for other industrial purposes.

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