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Which of the following is correct about chrysophytes?
I. Found in fresh and marine water
II. Microscopic plankton 
III. Cell walls are embedded with  CaCO3
IV. Most of them are photosynthetic

a
I and III only
b
I, III and IV only
c
I, II and IV only
d
I and IV only

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Chrysophytes cell wall is made up of silica not calcium carbonate. Chrysophytes are found in fresh water as well as in marine environments. They are microscopic and float passively in water currents (plankton).Most of them are photosynthetic.

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