Toss Up - Biology - Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of diatoms?
W) They have a saccharide cell covering
Y) They have a frustule [FRUHS-chool] made up of silica
x) They contain carotenoids [kuh-ROT-n-oids], as well as chlorophyll a and b
Z) Some species produce toxins
ANSWER: W) THEY HAVE A SACCHARIDE CELL COVERING