Which of the following structures is characteristically present in plant cells but absent in almost all animal cells?
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Correct answer: Cell wall
Plant cells are distinguished by a rigid cell wall made of cellulose, which provides structural support. Animal cells lack a cell wall and are enclosed only by a plasma membrane.
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