Q. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells?

  1. Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.
  2. Plant cells do not have plasma membranes unlike animal cells which do.
  3. Mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst an animal cell has many small vacuoles.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell
Animal CellPlant Cell
NucleusPresentPresent
CiliaPresentIt is very rare
ShapeRound (irregular shape)Rectangular (fixed shape)
ChloroplastAnimal cells don’t have chloroplastsPlant cells have chloroplasts because they make their own food
Cell WallAnimal cells do not have a cell wall.Plant cells have a cell wall.
CytoplasmPresentPresent
Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth and Rough)PresentPresent
RibosomesPresentPresent
LysosomesAnimal cells contain lysosomes for breaking down the molecules with enzymatic action.Plant cells rarely have lysosomes that are meant for molecule degradation.
MitochondriaPresentPresent
VacuoleOne or more small vacuoles (much smaller than plant cells).One large central vacuole taking up 90% of cell volume.
CentriolesMeant to assist in cell division, centrioles are present in animal cells.They are absent in plant cells.
Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell