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Which organisms use silicon dioxide to build their skeletons?
ACorals and snails
BDiatoms and sea sponges
CCrabs and lobsters
DStarfish and urchins
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Diatoms and sea sponges
Diatoms and sea sponges deposit silica to form cell walls and skeletons.
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