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How do plant cells differ from animal cells in structure?

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How do plant cells differ from animal cells in structure?

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    1. Pankaj Gupta
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      Here’s a table highlighting the structural differences between plant cells and animal cells: Feature Plant Cells Animal Cells Cell Wall Present, made of cellulose, providing structural support and protection. Absent, only a flexible plasma membrane. Chloroplasts Present, contain chlorophyll for photRead more

      Here’s a table highlighting the structural differences between plant cells and animal cells:

      FeaturePlant CellsAnimal Cells
      Cell WallPresent, made of cellulose, providing structural support and protection.Absent, only a flexible plasma membrane.
      ChloroplastsPresent, contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis.Absent, do not perform photosynthesis.
      ShapeUsually regular, rectangular, or cubic due to the rigid cell wall.Typically irregular or rounder due to the lack of a rigid cell wall.
      VacuoleLarge central vacuole present, helps maintain cell rigidity and stores nutrients and waste.Small, temporary vacuoles present, mainly for storage and transport.
      Plasma MembranePresent, located inside the cell wall.Present, forms the outermost boundary of the cell.
      CentriolesAbsent in most plant cells.Present, play a role in cell division.
      LysosomesRarely present or absent; digestive processes are often handled by the vacuole.Present, contain enzymes for breaking down waste materials.
      CytoplasmPresent, fills the cell interior, supporting organelles.Present, similar function.
      NucleusPresent, typically located towards the periphery due to the large central vacuole.Present, usually located in the center of the cell.
      MitochondriaPresent, site of cellular respiration and energy production.Present, same function.
      RibosomesPresent, sites of protein synthesis.Present, same function.
      Golgi ApparatusPresent, involved in packaging and transporting materials.Present, same function.
      Endoplasmic ReticulumPresent (both rough and smooth), involved in protein and lipid synthesis.Present, similar structure and function.

      These structural differences enable plant and animal cells to perform their specific functions, such as photosynthesis in plants and diverse metabolic activities in animals.

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