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Which of the following structures are found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?
publish date: 2026/06/15 09:04:42.910408 UTC
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Plant and animal cells share many organelles, but each also has unique structures.
Select ALL structures found in plant cells but NOT in typical animal cells.
Correct Answer
(1) Cell wall
(2) Chloroplasts
(3) Large central vacuole
(4) Plasmodesmata
Explanation
Structures exclusive to plant cells (not found in typical animal cells):
- Cell wall - rigid outer layer made of cellulose
- Chloroplasts - for photosynthesis
- Large central vacuole - can occupy most of the cell volume
- Plasmodesmata - cytoplasmic channels connecting adjacent plant cells
The nucleus and mitochondria are found in both plant and animal cells.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide