Question

1. which type of cell does the picture show? a. a plant cell, because it contains a cell membrane and mitochondria b. an animal cell, because it does not have vacuoles or mitochondria c. an animal cell, because it does not have chloroplasts or a cell wall d. a plant cell, because it contains cytoplasm and vacuoles directions: the model below shows a type of cell. use the model to answer any questions that follow. grades 6 to 8

Explanation:

To determine the cell type, we analyze the options:

• Option A: Plant cells have cell membranes and mitochondria, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Animal cells do have mitochondria and often small vacuoles, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: Animal cells lack chloroplasts (for photosynthesis, unique to plant cells) and a cell wall (plant cells have a rigid cell wall; animal cells have only a cell membrane). The diagram shows a cell without these structures, so this fits an animal cell.
• Option D: Plant cells have a cell wall (not shown here) and chloroplasts (also not shown), so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. an animal cell, because it does not have chloroplasts or a cell wall