Question

Diatoms are [BHU 2000]
A) Fungi
B) Plantae
C) Protista
D) Protozoans

Answer 1

Correct Answer: C) Protista

Solution :

Protista have simple unicellular, and eukaryotic organisation.

Photosynthetic nutrition occurs in unicellular algae (e.g., dinoflagellates,diatoms) and euglena like organisms. They are the major producers of aquatic systems.

Diatoms are marine algae which float in water due to the presence of light storage fats along with silica.