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When you use toothpaste, part of a protist is helping to smooth and clean your teeth. Which part of the protist and type of protist are most likely responsible for this benefit to humans?
cell walls; plant-like
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spores; fungus-like
cilia; animal-like
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cell walls; plant-like
Diatoms are plant-like protists whose cell walls (frustules) are made of silica. Fossilized diatom shells (diatomaceous earth) are used as a mild abrasive in some toothpastes to help smooth and clean teeth.
Diatoms are plant-like protists whose cell walls (frustules) are made of silica. Fossilized diatom shells (diatomaceous earth) are used as a mild abrasive in some toothpastes to help smooth and clean teeth.
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