Question

Bacteria were considered as plants because

• A. They have a cell wall.
• B. They multiply by fission.
• C. They can't move.
• D. They are present everywhere.

Answer 1

The correct option is A They have a cell wall.

The plant cell possesses a cell wall which is composed of cellulose, pectin and lignin. The cell wall provides mechanical strength and protection to the internal cellular organelles. The bacterial cell also possesses a cell wall which is made up of peptidoglycan. Due to the presence of the cell wall, the bacteria were also considered similar to the plant cell.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.