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The proteinaceous layer called pellicle and two flagella one long and one short are seen in organisms which are

A

unicellular , prokaryotic and are photosynthetic as well as heterotrophic

B

unicellular , prokarytic and are heterotrophic

C

unicellular , eukaryotic and are photosynthetic as well as heterotrophic

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unicellular , eukaryotic and are heterotrophic

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To solve the question regarding the organism that has a proteinaceous layer called pellicle and two flagella (one long and one short), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Characteristics**: - The organism has a proteinaceous layer called pellicle. - It possesses two flagella, one long and one short. - We need to determine if it is unicellular, prokaryotic or eukaryotic, and whether it is photosynthetic or heterotrophic. 2. **Analyze the Options**: - **Option 1**: Unicellular prokaryotic and photosynthetic as well as heterotrophic. - **Option 2**: Unicellular prokaryotic and heterotrophic. - **Option 3**: Unicellular eukaryotic and photosynthetic as well as heterotrophic. - **Option 4**: Unicellular eukaryotic and heterotrophic. 3. **Recall the Organism**: - The characteristics described (pellicle and two flagella) are typical of the organism **Euglena**. - Euglena is a unicellular eukaryotic organism that has chloroplasts, allowing it to be photosynthetic, but it can also absorb nutrients from its environment, making it heterotrophic. 4. **Confirm the Classification**: - **Euglena** is classified as a eukaryotic organism because it has a defined nucleus and organelles. - It is unicellular and can perform photosynthesis due to the presence of chloroplasts, while also being capable of heterotrophy. 5. **Select the Correct Option**: - Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option 3**: Unicellular eukaryotic and photosynthetic as well as heterotrophic. ### Final Answer: The organism which has a proteinaceous layer called pellicle and two flagella (one long and one short) is **Euglena**, which is classified as **Option 3: Unicellular eukaryotic and photosynthetic as well as heterotrophic**. ---
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