Question
hile the structure of plant and animal cells share similarities, there are some important differences related to their function. Which of the following describes a key difference between plant and animal cells?
Only plant cells have a cell wall.
Only plant cells have lysosomes.
Only animal cells have mitochondria.
Only animal cells have a cell membrane.
Only plant cells have a cell wall.
Only plant cells have lysosomes.
Only animal cells have mitochondria.
Only animal cells have a cell membrane.
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The statement that describes a key difference between plant and animal cells is:
**Only plant cells have a cell wall.**
Plant cells have a rigid cell wall made of cellulose that provides structural support, while animal cells do not have a cell wall and instead have a flexible cell membrane.
The other statements are inaccurate:
- Both plant and animal cells have lysosomes, although they are more common in animal cells.
- Both plant and animal cells have mitochondria; they are found in both types of cells as they are essential for energy production.
- Both plant and animal cells have a cell membrane; it is a fundamental feature of all cells.
**Only plant cells have a cell wall.**
Plant cells have a rigid cell wall made of cellulose that provides structural support, while animal cells do not have a cell wall and instead have a flexible cell membrane.
The other statements are inaccurate:
- Both plant and animal cells have lysosomes, although they are more common in animal cells.
- Both plant and animal cells have mitochondria; they are found in both types of cells as they are essential for energy production.
- Both plant and animal cells have a cell membrane; it is a fundamental feature of all cells.
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