Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of chrysophytes?

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Which one of the following is a characteristic 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 silica (D) They are commonly called dinoflagellates

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In chrysophytes, the cell walls form two thin overlapping shells, which fit together as in a soap box. The walls are embedded with silica and thus, the walls are indestructible.

Q. Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of chrysophytes?

They are parasitic forms which cause diseases in animals

They have a protein rich layer called pellicle

They have indestructible wall layer deposited with silica

They are commonly called dinoflagellates

In chrysophytes, the cell walls form two thin overlapping shells, which fit together as in a soap box. The walls are embedded with silica and thus, the walls are indestructible.