Question:

Diatomaceous earth is used for all except

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • polishing
  • filtration of oils and syrups
  • making sound and fire proof rooms
  • biogas production
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Diatomite is used in filtration of sugar, alcohols, oil, syrups and antibiotics. Diatomaceous earth is used to make sound proof rooms. Diatomite is employed as a cleaning agent in toothpastes and metal polishes.
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Biological Classification

The process of grouping living organisms into categories is called biological classification. The most modern 5-kingdom classification was put ahead by an eminent scientist R.H.Whittaker. The five-kingdom classification is based on the criteria like cell structure, mode of nutrition, body form, and reproduction. One of the most important characteristics of this system is that it follows the evolutionary sequence of living organisms. The organisms are classified into distinct taxa or levels like Kingdom, Phylum, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. The 5 kingdoms are as follows:

Biological Classification