Which Structure is Common to Plant and Animal Cells

Question

Which structure is common to plant and animal cells?
A) chloroplast
B) wall made of cellulose
C) central vacuole
D) mitochondrion
E) centriole

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria are present in both plant and animal cells and are responsible for producing energy through cellular respiration. Chloroplasts are only found in plant cells and are responsible for photosynthesis. The wall made of cellulose and central vacuole are unique to plant cells. Centrioles are unique to animal cells.