Biology
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Medium
Question
The definite shape to ciliates is given by ____________?
A
Pellicle
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B
Penicle
C
Calcium
D
Cell wall
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A
Pellicle
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B
Penicle
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C
Calcium
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D
Cell wall
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Explanation
The pellicle, a flexible but tough protein layer beneath the cell membrane, gives ciliates their definite, stable shape while still allowing some flexibility.