Question

The striking difference between a plant cell and an animal cell is due to the presence of:

• A. (a) Mitochondria
• B. (b) Plasma membrane
• C. (c) Cell wall
• D. (d) Ribosome

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(c) Cell wall

The correct option is (c)

Explanation of the correct option

1. Plant cell have certain features different from animal cell.
2. Plant cell contain a rigid outer cell wall made up of cellulose.
3. Cell wall occurs outside the plasma membrane and gives strength and structural support to the plant cell.

Explanation of the incorrect option

Option (a) Mitochondria is the power house of the cell and is present in both plant and animal cell.
Option (b) Plasma membrane is the outer protective covering membrane which occurs in both plant and animal cell.

Option (d) Ribosomes are the small granular structures which are present in both plant and animal cell.

Final answer

The striking difference between a plant cell and an animal cell is due to the presence of cell wall.