Question

refer to the table. a student created the table to compare the extracellular matrix of the animal cell with the plant cell wall. which statement correctly evaluates the accuracy of the table? the list of functions is inaccurate for the animal cell ecm. the table is accurate as written. animal cell ecm and plant cell walls are equally rigid. the chemical composition of plant cell walls is inaccurate. the descriptions of relationships to cells should be reversed.

Explanation:

• Composition: Animal cell ECM has collagen fibers in proteoglycan matrix (correct), plant cell wall has cellulose fibers in polysaccharide and protein matrix (correct).
• Rigidity: Animal cell ECM is less rigid, plant cell wall is more rigid (correct as plant cell walls provide structural support).
• Relationship to cells: Animal cell ECM is part of animal cells (correct), plant cell wall is a separate component (correct as it is outside the plasma membrane).
• Functions: Animal cell ECM functions (adhesion, cell - to - cell communication, filtration) are correct. Plant cell wall functions (adhesion, physical support, barrier to infection) are correct.

Answer:

The table is accurate as written.