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it is an acellular film which appears after mechanical washing has occurred. The film is mainly composed of dissolved glycoproteins found in the saliva. This films is colourless unless bad oral hygiene is found in the patiend where the colourless film would change into a brownish colour.(called brown pellicle). You can clearly differentiate between plaque(bio film) and acquired pellicle.
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What is the stiff outer membrane in euglena and paramecium called?
Haha, you must be working on the protist crossword, the answer is pellicle.
What is the boring organ of earthworm?
Prostomium
What is the function of pellicle?
the pellicle is a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa
What is the purpose of a pellicle?
A pellicle is the layer of support in a cell membrane. It is the protection of the cell and the casing in which it is held.
Why zooflagellates and euglena classified differently?
The Euglena's pellicle is stiff whereas the zooflagellates' pellicle is flexible.
How do you remove dental pellicle?
Dental pellicle can be removed by abrasion involving extensive polishing which can only be performed by a dentist. Dental pellicle is the protein film which forms on the enamel surface.
What does acquired for clients mean?
acquired for client
What is the name of the membrane that covers a euglena?
The membrane that covers a euglena is called a pellicle. It is a flexible outer covering that helps maintain the euglena's shape and allows it to move in a characteristic spiraling motion.
The pellicle is not?
elastic protein (maison.e)
What does the pellicle do in a protist?
In protists, a pellicle is a protein layer located beneath the cell membrane. It provides structural support and helps maintain cell shape. The pellicle also allows for flexibility and movement in certain protists.
What is the outer layer of the organism paramecium?
pellicle
Is a paramecium a vertebrate or invertebrate?
No, paramecium has pellicle
