Which one of the following statements about animal cells and plant cells is correct?

  1. A. Animal cells have only cell membrane not cell wall, whereas plant cells have only cell wall not cell membrane.
  2. B. Animal cells have only cell membrane not cell wall, but plant cells have both.
  3. C. Both animal and plant cells have cell membrane and cell wall.
  4. D. Only some cells of animals have cell wall and all plant cells have cell membrane.

Correct Answer: B. Animal cells have only cell membrane not cell wall, but plant cells have both.

Explanation

Animal cells possess only a cell membrane. Plant cells have both a rigid outer cell wall (made of cellulose) and an inner cell membrane.

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