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  • Plant vs. Animal Cells: Key Differences Explained
    Plant and animal cells are both eukaryotic cells, meaning they have a nucleus, but there are several key differences between the two types of cells:

    * Cell shape: Plant cells are generally rectangular, while animal cells are more rounded or irregular in shape.

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

    * Chloroplasts: Plant cells contain chloroplasts, which are organelles that contain chlorophyll and are used for photosynthesis. Animal cells do not have chloroplasts.

    * Mitochondria: Animal cells have more mitochondria than plant cells, which are organelles that are used to generate energy.

    * Lysosomes: Animal cells have lysosomes, which are organelles that contain digestive enzymes and are used to break down materials. Plant cells do not have lysosomes.

    * Vacuoles: Plant cells have a large central vacuole that occupies a large portion of the cell, while animal cells have many smaller vacuoles that perform a variety of functions.

    * Cell membrane: The cell membrane of plant cells is made of cellulose, while the cell membrane of animal cells is made of phospholipids.

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