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Animal and Plant Cells

Question 16 • First Semester Biology

Which statement is true about a cell wall but not a cell membrane?

Answer
A
It forms the outer layer of a cell.
B
It gives an animal cell its shape.
C
It is selectively permeable.
D
It is made mostly of cellulose.

Explanation

Plant cell walls are made mostly of cellulose, while cell membranes are made mainly of lipids and proteins. Both can form an outer boundary, and both contribute to a cell’s shape, so those statements don’t distinguish the wall. Selective permeability is a key property of the cell membrane, not the cell wall.

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