Which are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells

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. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

• Answer: The correct option is C
• Explanation:

  A plant cell has a cell wall but the animal does not have. Plant cells have plastids like chloroplast but the animal cell does not have plastids. A plant cell has a larger vacuole but animal cells have temporary vacuoles.

  Plant cells can store excess glucose as starch and animal cell can store excess glucose as glycogen. A plant cell has plasmodesmata and the animal cell does not have. Plant cells do not have centrioles but animal cells have. Plant cells do not have cholesterol in the cell membrane but animal cells have.

  Plant cell generally has a fixed and regular shape but animal cell generally have an amorphous shape. The plasma membrane is found in both plant and animal cells.

  Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct.

• Exam Year: 2020