Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a basic function of a cell?
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5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
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Which type of cell does not contain a cell wall?
A
Bacterial cell
B
Plant cell
C
Fungal cell
D
Animal cell
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Understand the function of a cell wall: A cell wall provides structural support and protection to the cell. It is a rigid layer found outside the cell membrane in certain types of cells.
Identify the types of cells that have cell walls: Bacterial cells, plant cells, and fungal cells all have cell walls. Bacterial cell walls are made of peptidoglycan, plant cell walls are primarily composed of cellulose, and fungal cell walls contain chitin.
Recognize the type of cell that lacks a cell wall: Animal cells do not have a cell wall. Instead, they have a flexible cell membrane that allows for a variety of shapes and movements.
Consider the implications of not having a cell wall: Without a cell wall, animal cells are more flexible and can engage in processes like phagocytosis, where they engulf other cells or particles.
Conclude that the correct answer is the animal cell, as it is the type of cell that does not contain a cell wall.
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