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Diatomaceous earth, the gritty deposit of diatom walls, is used for what purpose?
AFiltration of oils and syrups
BFixing nitrogen in soil
CMaking bread and beer
DProducing methane gas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Filtration of oils and syrups
Because it is gritty and chemically inert, diatomaceous earth is used for polishing and filtering oils and syrups.
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