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Animal cells do not consist of the cell wall and chloroplast and that mainly differentiates them from the plant cells. The primary distinction between animal and plant cells is that animal cells cannot produce their own nutrition .

Also Animal cells have centrioles, centrosomes (discussed under the cytoskeleton), and lysosomes, whereas plant cells do not . Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, plasmodesmata, and plastids used for storage, and a large central vacuole, whereas animal cells do not.

These are a few differences between animal and plant cell.

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Here's the main differences between plant cells and animal cells :

1. Cell Wall : Plant cells have a cell wall made of cellulose , animal cells do not .

2. Shape : Plant cells are rectangular , while animal cells are irregular or round .

3. Chloroplasts : Present in plant cells for photosynthesis , absent in animal cells .

4. Vacuoles : Large central vacuole in plant cells , small and multiple in animal cells .

5. Centrioles : Absent in plant cells present in animal cells .

6. Plastids : Present in plant cells , absent in animal cells .

7. Lysosomes : Rare in plant cells , common in animal cells .

8. Cilia or Flagella : Usually absent in plant cells , may be present in animal cells .

9. Energy Storage : Plant cells store starch , animal cells store glycogen .

For more information about different points for both the cell

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Here are the important differences between plant and animal cells:

Cell Wall:

• Plant Cells: Possess a rigid cell wall made of cellulose.
• Animal Cells: Lack the cell wall, but contain an elastic plasma membrane.

Shape:

• Plant Cells: Generally rectangular as a result of the rigidity of the cell wall.
• Animal Cells: In most cases, round or even irregular in shape.

Chloroplasts :

• Plant Cells: Contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis
• Animal Cells: Lack the chloroplasts

Vacuoles:

• Plant Cells: Possess a large central vacuole for storage and to provide turgor pressure.
• Animal Cells: Have small, short-lived vacuoles, if present.

Centrioles:

• Plant Cells: Usually do not contain centrioles.
• Animal Cells: Possess centrioles that are crucial in cell division.

Energy Storage:

• Plant Cells: Reserve energy as starch.
• Animal Cells: Reserve energy as glycogen.

Plasmodesmata:

• Plant Cells: Possess plasmodesmata, channels that enable cells to communicate.
• Animal Cells: Do not possess plasmodesmata but possess other forms of intercellular communication such as gap junctions.

Lysosomes:

• Plant Cells: Usually do not have lysosomes.
• Animal Cells: Possess large lysosomes for digestion and removal of wastes.

These differences actually reflect their unique roles in organisms. Plant cells are specialized for photosynthesis and structural support, while animal cells are flexible and specialized in their own functions.

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