Which among the following statement is correct about cell walls?
A
Present in both bacterial cell and animal cell
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B
Provides protection
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C
Performs photosynthesis
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D
Present in only plant cell
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Solution
The correct option is B Provides protection Cell wall is an additional covering over the plasma membrane. It is present in both bacterial and plant cells. But it is absent in the animal cell. It provides protection to the plant and bacterial cells. It also provides shape and rigidity to the plant cells.