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  • Animal Cell vs. Plant Cell: Key Structural Differences
    Animal cells have several structures that plant cells do not. Here are a few key ones:

    * Centrioles: These small, cylindrical structures play a role in organizing microtubules during cell division. Plant cells do not have centrioles.

    * Lysosomes: These are membrane-bound organelles containing enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris. While some plant cells might have lysosome-like structures, they are not as common or well-developed as in animal cells.

    * Flagella and Cilia: These are hair-like structures involved in movement. While some plant cells have flagella (like sperm cells), they are much rarer than in animal cells. Cilia are generally absent in plant cells.

    In addition to these, animal cells also tend to have smaller vacuoles than plant cells, and their cell walls are different.

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