Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general di

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 do not.
2. Plant cells do not have plasma membrane unlike animal cells which do.
3. Mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst animal cell has many small vacuoles.

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UPSC IAS – 2020

Statement 1 is correct: Plant cells have a rigid outer cell wall made primarily of cellulose, which provides structural support and protection. Animal cells lack a cell wall. Statement 3 is correct: Mature plant cells typically have a single, large central vacuole that can occupy a significant portion of the cell volume, maintaining turgor pressure. Animal cells may have several small vacuoles, but not a large central one.

The presence of a cellulose cell wall and the nature of vacuoles are key distinguishing features between plant and animal cells.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Both plant cells and animal cells have a plasma membrane (also called the cell membrane). The plasma membrane is an essential boundary that encloses the cytoplasm in all living cells, regulating the passage of substances in and out. In plant cells, the plasma membrane is located just inside the cell wall.

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