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Soap box like cell wall is characteristic of :-

A

Archae bacteria

B

Diatoms

C

Dinoflagellates

D

Euglenoids

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To solve the question regarding which organism has a cell wall characteristic of a "soap box," we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Question**: The question is asking which organism has a cell wall that resembles a soap box. This requires knowledge of different organisms and their cell wall structures. 2. **Identify the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Archaebacteria - B) Diatoms - C) Dinoflagellates - D) Euglena 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Archaebacteria**: Their cell walls are distinct but do not resemble a soap box. - **Diatoms**: They have a unique cell wall structure made of silica and cellulose, forming two overlapping shells known as the epitheca (upper shell) and hypotheca (lower shell). This arrangement can resemble a soap box. - **Dinoflagellates**: Their cell walls are made of cellulose plates but do not have the soap box structure. - **Euglena**: They have a flexible pellicle instead of a rigid cell wall. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the organism that has a cell wall resembling a soap box is the **diatom**. 5. **Final Answer**: The correct answer is **B) Diatoms**.
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