Single Choice

Paramylon is stored food of

ADinoflagellate
BEuglenoid
Correct Answer
CDiatom
DSlime mould

Solution

Euglenoids are the unicellular flagellated eukaryotes. They are autotrophic organisms and store their food as paramylon. It is a β-1,3-linked glucan and oil droplets. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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