Blight is a plant disease caused by a fungus that a ects potato plants. Some wild breeds of potato have natural resistance to the fungus. These wild potatoes contain chemical compounds that cause them to taste bad. Scientists are trying to produce potato plants that are resistant to blight but still produce potatoes that taste good.

Question

Which of the following describes an important difference between a potato plant cell and a human cell?

Plant cells have a cell wall, and animal cells do not.

Animal cells store water inside, and plant cells do not.

Plant cells have a cell nucleus, and animal cells do not.

Animal cells perform respiration, and plant cells do not.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes an important difference between a potato plant cell and a human cell is:

Plant cells have a cell wall, and animal cells do not.

This is a key distinction, as plant cells have rigid cell walls made of cellulose, which provide structure and support, while animal cells lack this feature.