Diatoms and sea sponges use which silicon compound for their skeletons?
ASilicon hydride
BSilicon nitride
CSilicon dioxide
DSilicon carbide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Silicon dioxide
Diatoms and sponges build cell walls and skeletons from silica, SiO2.
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