In euglenoids, what replaces the cell wall and keeps the body flexible?
AA protein-rich pellicle
BA rigid cellulose plate
CAn outer silica shell
DA tough chitin coat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A protein-rich pellicle
Euglenoids lack a cell wall and instead have a protein-rich pellicle that lets the body bend.
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