Question

Frustules are found in which of the following algae?

• A. Bacillariophycophyta
• B. Chlorophycophyta
• C. Euglenophycophyta
• D. Rhodophycophyta

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Bacillariophycophyta

Bacillariophycophyta or diatoms produce shells (cell walls) containing silica, some of which are very beautiful. Shells of diatoms are called frustules.