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  • Flagella: Animal vs. Plant Cells - Structure, Function & Differences
    Flagella are not found in typical plant cells. They are primarily found in animal cells, particularly in some specialized cells like sperm cells.

    Here's why:

    * Function: Flagella are whip-like structures that help with movement. Animal cells, especially single-celled organisms and sperm cells, use flagella for locomotion.

    * Plant cells: Plants rely on other mechanisms for movement, like growth and development. They don't typically need to move around freely like some animal cells do.

    However, there are some exceptions:

    * Certain algae: Some types of algae, which are considered plant-like organisms, do have flagella.

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