Question

Which organelle is the reason why plant cells are more rectangular than animal cells?
(3 Points)

cell wall

cell membrane

vacuoles

nucleus

Answer 1

The organelle that is the reason why plant cells are more rectangular than animal cells is the **cell wall**.

1. **Cell Wall:** The cell wall provides structural support and rigidity to the plant cells, maintaining their rectangular shape.
2. **Cell Membrane:** While it does provide some structure, it is flexible and does not determine the rectangular shape.
3. **Vacuoles:** Large central vacuoles can take up space and provide some structural support, but they are not the primary reason for the rectangular shape.
4. **Nucleus:** The nucleus is involved in cellular functions but does not play a role in the shape of the cell.

Therefore, the correct answer is **cell wall**.