Identify the wrong statements for chrysophytes from below:
(i) This group includes diatoms and golden algae (desmids).
(ii) They are found only in marine environments.
(iii) They are microscopic and float passively in water currents (plankton).
(iv)Most of them are heterotrophs.
(v) In diatoms the cell walls is soap box like and embedded with silica.
(vi) Diatoms are the chief ‘producers’ in the oceans.
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(i) This group includes diatoms and golden algae (desmids): This is correct.
(ii) They are found only in marine environments: This is wrong. Chrysophytes are found in both fresh water and marine environments.
(iii) They are microscopic and float passively in water currents (plankton): This is correct.
(iv) Most of them are heterotrophs: This is wrong. Most chrysophytes are photosynthetic (autotrophs).
(v) In diatoms the cell walls is soap box like and embedded with silica: This is correct.
(vi) Diatoms are the chief ‘producers’ in the oceans: This is correct.
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