Question

7. The table below shows a series of statements about cells. Decide whether the statement is

correct or incorrect by giving justification. (4)

a) All plant cells contain chloroplasts

b) Both animals and plants cells contain a vacuole

c) All living organisms consists of cells

d) Both animal and plant cells have a cell wall​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a] Incorrect, as all plant cells do not have chloroplasts. The inner stem cells and underground organs, such as the root system, contain no chloroplasts as sunlight does not reach there.

b] Correct , both plant and animal cells have vacuole. But the vacuole in animal cells are very small and scattered whereas the vacuole in plant cells is large, rigid and makes up the major portion of the plant cell.

c] Correct, cells make up tissues, which make up organs, which make up organ systems which ultimately makes up an organism.

d] Incorrect, only plants cell have cell wall.