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Biology The Living World NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Euglenoids have a protein rich layer instead of a cell wall. This layer is called as :-

A
Epidermis
B
Skin
C
Pellicle
D
Middle layer

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Euglenoids (such as Euglena) do not have a cell wall. Instead, they possess a protein-rich layer called the pellicle located just beneath the plasma membrane. This structure consists of proteinaceous strips supported by microtubules, providing structural support while allowing the organism to remain highly flexible and change shape during movement (a process known as metaboly).

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