Question

Are diatoms plants?

Answer 1

Diatoms:

1. Diatoms are autotrophic organisms that synthesize their food on their own due to the presence of carotenoids and chlorophylls.
2. These organisms exhibit a urea cycle which is responsible for building organic nitrogen components.
3. They are referred to as single-celled algae which are capable of undergoing sexual and asexual modes of reproduction.
4. Thus, diatoms are not plants as they share few features of both plants and animals.