Write any three differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

Sourav PanSeptember 4, 2024

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Here are three key differences between plant cells and animal cells:

1. Cell Wall: Plant cells have a rigid cell wall made of cellulose that provides structural support and protection. Animal cells lack a cell wall and only have a flexible plasma membrane.
2. Chloroplasts: Plant cells contain chloroplasts, which are organelles that perform photosynthesis, allowing plants to produce their own food. Animal cells do not have chloroplasts, as they rely on consuming other organisms for nutrients.
3. Vacuoles: Plant cells typically have a large central vacuole that stores nutrients, waste products, and helps maintain turgor pressure to keep the cell rigid. Animal cells may have small, temporary vacuoles, but they are not as prominent or as central to the cell’s function as in plant cells.