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Plant vs Animal Cells

Plant cells are eukaryotic cells characterized by the presence of a rigid cell wall, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and large central vacuoles, while animal cells, also eukaryotic, lack a cell wall and chloroplasts and typically have smaller, more numerous vacuoles. These structural differences reflect their distinct functions and roles in the ecosystem.

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Plant and animal cells are fundamental units of life, each with unique structures that enable them to perform specific functions. Plant cells are characterized by their rigid cell walls, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and large vacuoles, while animal cells have flexible membranes and organelles li...

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Key Terms

Cell
The smallest unit of life that can function independently.

Example: Both plant and animal cells are types of cells.

Chloroplast
An organelle in plant cells that conducts photosynthesis.

Example: Chloroplasts give plants their green color.

Cell Wall
A rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides structure.

Example: The cell wall helps maintain the shape of a plant cell.

Lysosome
An organelle in animal cells that digests waste materials.

Example: Lysosomes break down old cell parts.

Vacuole
A storage organelle in plant cells that holds nutrients and waste.

Example: Vacuoles help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

Cytoplasm
The jelly-like substance inside a cell where organelles are found.

Example: Cytoplasm is where most cellular processes occur.

Related Topics

Cellular Respiration
The process by which cells convert glucose into energy.
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Photosynthesis
The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.
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Cell Division
The process by which a cell divides into two new cells.
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