Diatoms Are Able to

question 59

Multiple Choice

Diatoms are able to

• A) form chains to help floating.
• B) store oil to reduce their density.
• C) produce two flagella that provide motility and reduce sinking.
• D) form chains to help floating and store oil to reduce their density.
• E) form chains to help floating, store oil to reduce their density, and produce two flagella that provide motility and reduce sinking.

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Definitions:

Phenylacetonitrile

An organic compound often used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, characterized by a benzene ring attached to a nitrile group.

Toluene

A colorless, water-insoluble liquid hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C7H8, used as an industrial solvent.

P-Toluic Acid

A type of benzoic acid derivative where the methyl group is positioned para to the carboxylic acid group.

Toluene

An aromatic hydrocarbon used as an industrial solvent, known for its benzene ring attached to a methyl group.