Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant cells and animal cells?
- Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.
- Plant cells do not have plasma membrane unlike animals cells which do
- Mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst animal cell has many small vacuoles
Select the correct answer using the given code below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell:
- Plant cells are surrounded by a rigid cell wall composed mainly of cellulose, which provides structural support. Animal cells, on the other hand, lack a cell wall and have a flexible cell membrane for structural support.
- Both plant cells and animal cells have a plasma membrane
| Animal Cell | Plant Cell | |
| Nucleus | Present | Present |
| Cilia | Present | It is very rare |
| Shape | Round (irregular shape) | Rectangular (fixed shape) |
| Chloroplast | Animal cells don’t have chloroplasts | Plant cells have chloroplasts because they make their own food |
| Cytoplasm | Present | Present |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth and Rough) | Present | Present |
| Ribosomes | Present | Present |
| Mitochondria | Present | Present |
| Vacuole | One or more small vacuoles (much smaller than plant cells). | One large central vacuole takes up 90% of the cell volume. |
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
