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Plant and prokaryotic cells are similar with each other but differ from animal cells :

A

In possessing 70 S ribosomes

B

In possessing cell wall

C

In possessing Glycocalyx

D

In possessing inclusion bodies

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To solve the question regarding the similarities and differences between plant cells, prokaryotic cells, and animal cells, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Characteristics of Plant Cells**: - Plant cells are eukaryotic and have a defined structure. They possess a cell wall made of cellulose, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and large central vacuoles. 2. **Identify the Characteristics of Prokaryotic Cells**: - Prokaryotic cells are simpler and do not have a nucleus. They have a cell wall (which can be made of peptidoglycan in bacteria), ribosomes (70S), and may have structures like a glycocalyx. 3. **Identify the Characteristics of Animal Cells**: - Animal cells are also eukaryotic but lack a cell wall. They have smaller vacuoles, no chloroplasts, and have 80S ribosomes. 4. **Compare the Cells**: - Both plant and prokaryotic cells have a cell wall, which is a significant similarity. - Both plant and prokaryotic cells have ribosomes, but the type differs (70S in prokaryotes and 80S in plants). - Glycocalyx is primarily found in prokaryotic cells (especially bacteria) and is not present in plant cells. - Inclusion bodies are also found in prokaryotic cells and not in plant cells. 5. **Conclusion**: - The main similarity between plant cells and prokaryotic cells is the presence of a cell wall. They differ from animal cells, which do not have a cell wall. ### Final Answer: The similarity between plant cells and prokaryotic cells is that both possess a **cell wall**, which is not found in animal cells.
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  • Plant cells differ from animal cells in having :

    A
    mitochondria
    B
    cell wall
    C
    ribosomes
    D
    Golgi bodies
  • Plant cells differ from animal cells in having

    A
    cell wall
    B
    plastids
    C
    a large central vacuole
    D
    All of these
  • Prokaryotic cells do not have

    A
    Nucleolus
    B
    Centrioles
    C
    Membrane-bound organelles
    D
    All of these
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