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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2 and 3 only
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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.