Which of the following cellular structures is present in plant cells but strictly absent in animal cells?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Cellulose cell wall
- Step 1: Plant cells have a rigid outer cell wall composed of cellulose that provides structural rigidity and turgor support. Step 2. Animal cells lack a cell wall and are bounded only by a flexible plasma membrane. Answer: Cellulose cell wall. Why not the others: Cell membranes, cytoplasm, and mitochondria are universal components of both plant and animal eukaryotic cells.
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