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Which of the following groups of organisms have a protein rich layer called pellicle?

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Chrysophytes
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Euglenoids
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Dinoflagellates
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Slime moulds
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Solution

The correct option is B Euglenoids
Euglenoids are unicellular flagellate protists. They are without the cell wall. The body is covered by thin and flexible pellicle which is a protein-rich layer. The pellicle has oblique but parallel stripes called myonemes. The pellicle is composed of fibrous elastic protein, the small amount of lipid and carbohydrates and maintains a definite shape. It is flexible enough to permit temporary changes in the body shape.

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