Question

Is Chrysophyta unicellular?

Answer 1

Chrysophyta:

1. Chrysophyta refers to eukaryotic organisms such as diatoms and golden algae.
2. They are unicellular organisms that belong to the kingdom Protista.
3. If all the functions related to life, like reproduction and metabolism, are carried out by one cell, it is called a unicellular organism.
4. These organisms are mostly found in marine and freshwater habitats.
5. Most of the chrysophytes are photosynthetic. Diatoms are known as ‘chief producers’ of the ocean.