Differences between Plant and Animal Cells

Plant cells possess a rigid cell wall made of cellulose outside their cell membrane, which animal cells lack (Statement 1 is correct). Both plant and animal cells have a plasma membrane (cell membrane) that encloses the cell contents (Statement 2 is incorrect). A mature plant cell typically contains a single, large central vacuole (often taking up to 90% of cell volume), whereas animal cells, if they have vacuoles at all, contain multiple small ones (Statement 3 is correct). > One-line conceptual takeaway: The presence of a cell wall and a large central vacuole uniquely distinguish plant cells structurally from animal cells. Answer: (c).