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JAMB Biology 2010 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following characterizes a mature plant cell?

  • A. The cytoplasm fills up the entire cell space
  • B. The nucleus is pushed to the centre of the cell
  • C. The cell wall is made up of celluloseCorrect
  • D. The nucleus is small and irregular in shape

Explanation

Unlike animal cells where the nucleus is central, a mature plant cell has its nucleus pushed to the edge as the vacuole enlarges. The cell wall of a plant is always made of cellulose.

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