Question

cms biology midterm - benchmark fall 25
a few characteristics of eukaryotic cells are listed.

1. presence of cell wall
2. irregular shape
3. presence of chloroplasts
4. presence of small vacuoles

which option correctly identifies the characteristics as plant or animal cell characteristics?
plant cells: 1 and 2; animal cells: 3 and 4
plant cells: 1 and 3; animal cells: 2 and 4
plant cells: 1, 2, and 4; animal cells: 3 only
plant cells: 2, 3, and 4; animal cells: 1 only

Explanation:

• Plant cells:
• Have a cell wall (provides structural support).
• Contain chloroplasts (for photosynthesis).
• Animal cells:
• Lack a cell wall, so they have an irregular shape.
• Have small vacuoles (unlike plant cells which usually have a large central vacuole).

Answer:

plant cells: 1 and 3; animal cells: 2 and 4