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  • Plant vs. Animal Cells: Key Differences Beyond Cell Walls
    Here are two other differences between plant and animal cells, besides cell walls:

    1. Chloroplasts: Plant cells contain chloroplasts, which are organelles responsible for photosynthesis. Animal cells lack chloroplasts and cannot perform photosynthesis.

    2. Vacuoles: Plant cells typically have a large central vacuole that takes up a significant portion of the cell volume. This vacuole helps maintain turgor pressure, stores water and nutrients, and plays a role in waste disposal. Animal cells may have smaller vacuoles, if any.

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