Prelims 2020 · Science and Technology · Question 7
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells?
- Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.
- Plant cells do not have plasma membrane unlike animal cells which do.
- Mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst animal cell has many small vacuoles.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer
1 and 3 only
1. Correct. Plant cells have a cellulose cell wall; animal cells lack a cell wall.
2. Incorrect. Both plant and animal cells have a plasma membrane; in plants, it lies just inside the cell wall.
3. Correct. A mature plant cell typically has one large central vacuole, while animal cells usually have many small vacuoles or less prominent vacuoles.
Therefore, the correct answer is 1 and 3 only — (c).