Diatomaceous earth is used as a heat insulator in boilers and steam pipes because the cell wall of diatom is
1. Composed of iron
2. Composed of silicon dioxide
3. a good conductor of heat
4. a bad conductor of electricity

Subtopic:  Kingdom Protista: Chrysophytes |
 85%
From NCERT
AIPMT - 1999
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2026 - Target Batch - Vital
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2026 - Target Batch - Vital

Select the wrong statement:

1. The walls of diatoms are easily destructible
2. Diatomaceous earth is formed by the cell walls of diatoms
3. Diatoms are chief producers in the oceans
4. Diatoms are microscopic and float passively in water
Subtopic:  Kingdom Protista: Chrysophytes |
 92%
From NCERT
NEET - 2016
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2026 - Target Batch - Vital
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2026 - Target Batch - Vital

Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans?
1. Dinoflagellates 2. Diatoms
3. Cyanobacteria 4. Euglenoids
Subtopic:  Kingdom Protista: Chrysophytes |
 91%
From NCERT
NEET - 2018
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2026 - Target Batch - Vital
Hints
Links
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2026 - Target Batch - Vital

advertisementadvertisement

In which group of organisms the Cell walls form two thin overlapping shells which fit together?

1. Chrysophytes 2. Euglenoids
3. Dinoflagellates 4. Slime moulds
Subtopic:  Kingdom Protista: Chrysophytes |
 82%
From NCERT
NEET - 2015
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2026 - Target Batch - Vital
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2026 - Target Batch - Vital