Question

Which of the following is not present in animal cell?

• A. Nucleus
• B. Vacuoles
• C. Cell Wall
• D. Centrosome

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Cell Wall

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

1. The animal cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all the organisms belonging to the kingdom Animalia.
2. They have specialized organelles to carry out all the body functions.
3. The cell wall is not present in animal cells.
4. The outermost covering of the animal cell is the cell membrane.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

The nucleus is present in both animal and plant cells.

Option B:

Vacuoles are also a part of animal and plant cells.

They are of relatively larger size than those in the plant cells.

Option D:

The centrosome is only found in animal cells.

Final answer: Cell wall is not present in an animal cell.