Question

Which of the following feature will help you in distinguishing a plant cell from an animal cell?

• A. Cell wall
• B. Cell membrane
• C. Mitochondria
• D. Nucleus

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cell wall

The correct option is option A.

Explanation for Correct option:

1. A non-living component that protects the cell's outer layer is called a cell wall.
2. The cell wall protects the cellular components from the outside environment.
3. Plant cells have a cell wall, but animal cells do not due to their irregular shape.
4. Plants depend on their cell walls to maintain their shape and sturdiness.
5. Plant cells have chloroplasts, whereas animal cells have not.

Explanation for Incorrect option:

Option B:

1. the Cell membrane is present in both types of cells.

Option C:

1. The Mitochondria are present in both types of cells.

Option D:

1. The Nucleus is present in both types of cells.

Final answer: Cell wall will help us in distinguishing a plant cell from an animal cell.