NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

RESPIRATION IN PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Throwback! The cells of animals and plants share many characteristics. Which of the following cell structures in present in both animal and plant cells?
A
cell wall
B
chloroplast
C
mitochondria
D
large central vacuole
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mitochondria are present in both animal and plant cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both plant and animal cells are eukaryotic, so they contain membrane-bound organelles like the nucleus and mitochondria.

Detailed explanation-3: -Correct answer: Both plant and animal cells contain a nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, and cell membrane.

Detailed explanation-4: -Furthermore, it is no surprise that mitochondria are present in both plants and animals, implying major commonalities in regulation, energy production, substrates employed, etc. This common presence of mitochondria, with similar functions and structure, underscores how close our life forms are.

Detailed explanation-5: -Animal cells each have a centrosome and lysosomes, whereas plant cells do not. Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts and other specialized plastids, and a large central vacuole, whereas animal cells do not.

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