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UPSC 2020: Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells ?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Plant cells possess a cellulose cell wall (true) and a plasma membrane (so statement 2 is false). A mature plant cell generally contains one large central vacuole whereas animal cells have many small vacuoles (true). Therefore only statements 1 and 3 are correct. ([insightsonindia.com](https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/10/final-key-with-detailed-solutions-upsc-civil-services-preliminary-exam-2020/))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper 1, as Question 47. It falls under Science & Technology > Biology.
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