Question

Which of the following is present in plant cells and not in animal cells?

• A. Cell wall
• B. Chromosomes
• C. Cell membrane
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cell wall

The correct option is (a) cell wall.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Cell wall is the outermost membrane found in the plant cells.
2. It is absent in animal cells.
3. It is a rigid membrane that provides rigidity and protection to the plant cell.
4. It is selectively permeable and allows entry of only a few substances in an out of the cell.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

Chromosomes are found inside the nucleus of both plant and animal cells.

Option C:

Cell membrane is the outermost membrane in animal cells and is present inside the cell wall of plant cells.

Final answer: Cell wall is present in plant cells and not in animal cells.