WAEC Biology 2010 Question 5

Question 5

Cell Structure and Organisation

A typical plant cell is mainly distinguished from an animal cell by the possession of

  1. A.chloroplast and nucleus.
  2. B.cell wall and cytoplasm.
  3. C.chloroplast and cell wall.
  4. D.cell wall and mitochondrion.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (chloroplast and cell wall.)

Explanation

Both cell types have a nucleus, cytoplasm and mitochondria; only plant cells have a cellulose cell wall and chloroplasts.