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Science & Technology2020
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells?
  1. Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells
  2. Plant cells do not have plasma membranes unlike
  3. Mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst an animal
cell has many small vacuoles. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Explanation

The correct option is 1 and 3 only. Statement 1 is accurate as plant cells are characterized by a rigid cellulose cell wall that provides structure and protection, whereas animal cells lack this feature and only possess a flexible plasma membrane. Statement 3 is also correct because mature plant cells typically contain a single large central vacuole that maintains turgor pressure, while animal cells generally have multiple smaller vacuoles involved in various functions such as storage and transport. Statement 2 is incorrect as both plant and animal cells possess plasma membranes, making it crucial to differentiate between their structural components and functions in cellular biology.

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