A student created the table below to compare the extracellular matrix of the animal cell with the plant cell wall. Which statement correctly evaluates the accuracy of the table?
A) The table is accurate as written.
B) The descriptions of relationships to cells should be reversed.
C) The list of functions is inaccurate for the animal cell ECM.
D) The chemical composition of plant cell walls is inaccurate.
E) Animal cell ECM and plant cell walls are equally rigid.

Question

A student created the table below to compare the extracellular matrix of the animal cell with the plant cell wall.  Which statement correctly evaluates the accuracy of the table?
A) The table is accurate as written. 
B) The descriptions of relationships to cells should be reversed. 
C) The list of functions is inaccurate for the animal cell ECM. 
D) The chemical composition of plant cell walls is inaccurate. 
E) Animal cell ECM and plant cell walls are equally rigid.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The table incorrectly states that the extracellular matrix (ECM) is found outside of the cell membrane in animal cells, when in fact it is only found in certain types of animal cells. The plant cell wall, on the other hand, is found in all plant cells and is located outside the cell membrane. Therefore, the descriptions of relationships to cells should be reversed.

A Student Created the Table Below to Compare the Extracellular