Which structure is found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Cell wall made of cellulose
- Step 1: Compare the two cell types.
- Step 2: Plant cells have a cellulose cell wall, chloroplasts and a permanent vacuole; animal cells have none of these.
Answer
Cell wall made of cellulose.
Why not the others: Cell membrane: both plant and animal cells have this. Mitochondria: both cell types contain these for respiration. Cytoplasm: both cell types have this where reactions occur.
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