Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal…
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells?
1. Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.
2. Plant cells do not have plasma membrane unlike animal cells which do.
3. Mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst animal cell has many small vacuoles.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Solution
Plant cells possess cellulose cell walls; animal cells do not (1 correct). Both plant and animal cells have plasma membranes (2 wrong). Mature plant cells typically have one large central vacuole, animal cells have many small vacuoles (3 correct). Answer: (c).