Question 13
Cell Structure and OrganisationWhich of the following is characteristic of the animal cell?
- A.Presence of chloroplasts
- B.Possession of a cellulose cell wall
- C.Absence of large vacuoles
- D.Presence of large vacuoles
- E.Presence of chromosomes
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Answer: C (Absence of large vacuoles)
Explanation
Animal cells have no large central vacuole; chloroplasts, cellulose walls and large vacuoles are plant features, and chromosomes occur in both.