Which Statement About Diatoms Is False

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statement about diatoms is false?

• A) They have shells made of calcium carbonate.
• B) They are responsible for about one-fifth of the photosynthetic carbon fixation on Earth.
• C) They are one of several types of marine phytoplankton.
• D) They store oil for energy and flotation.
• E) Their male gametes have flagella.

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