Biology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

What type of cell does a plant have which animal cells do not?

1. Viral

2. Mitochondria

3. Chloroplast

4. Vacuole

The correct answer is: Chloroplast

Plant cells are different from animal cells as they contain chloroplasts, which are necessary for photosynthesis. Plants use chloroplasts to produce food, while animal cells do not contain chloroplasts and obtain their nutrients through other means. Option A, Viral, is incorrect because viruses are not considered cells, and they do not possess organelles like chloroplasts. Option B, Mitochondria, is incorrect because both plant and animal cells contain mitochondria for energy production. Option D, Vacuole, is incorrect because this organelle is present in both plant and animal cells, although their function may differ between the two cell types. Therefore, option C, Chloroplast, is the only correct answer as it is unique to plant cells and not found in animal cells.