Question

Frustule is refered to as

• A. Silicated cell wall
• B. Cellulosic cell wall
• C. Stony cell wall
• D. Lignified cell wall

Answer 1

The correct option is A Silicated cell wall

Frustule is the term used to refer to the cell wall of the diatoms. This cell wall is rich in silica and is porous.

A. Silicated cell wall of diatoms is called frustule.

B. Cellulosic cell wall is the primary cell wall of plant cells.

C. Stony cell wall in not found in bacteria, protista, fungi and plants.

D. Lignified cell wall is the secondary cell wall in plant cells.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Silicated cell wall'.