What is the nature of cell-walls in diatoms? from Biology Biolo

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1.

Discuss how classification systems have undergone several changes over a period of time?

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State two economically important uses of:
(a) Heterotrophic bacteria
(b) Archaebacteria

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3.

What is the nature of cell-walls in diatoms?


The cell walls of diatoms contain silica and are indestructible. The cell wall is made up of two thin overlapping walls which fit together such as a soap box. When the diatoms die, the silica in their cell walls gets deposited in the form of diatomaceous earth. 

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4.

Find out what do the terms ‘algal bloom’ and ‘red-tides’ signify.

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5.

How are viroids different from viruses?  

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6.

Describe briefly the four major groups of Protozoa.

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7.

Plants are autotrophic. Can you think of some plants that are partially heterotrophic?

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What do you the terms phycobiont and mycobiont signify?  

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9.

Give a comparative account of the classes of Kingdom Fungi under the following:(i) Mode of nutrition (ii) Mode of reproduction. 

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10.

What are the characteristic features of Euglenoids?

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