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  • Plant vs. Animal Cells: Key Structural Differences
    Here are some key structures found in plant cells that are not found in animal cells:

    1. Cell Wall: A rigid outer layer made primarily of cellulose that provides structural support and protection.

    2. Chloroplasts: These organelles are responsible for photosynthesis, the process of converting sunlight into chemical energy. They contain chlorophyll, the pigment that gives plants their green color.

    3. Vacuole: A large, central sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products. It also helps maintain cell turgor pressure, which keeps the plant upright.

    4. Plastids: A group of organelles that include chloroplasts, chromoplasts (which contain pigments for flower color), and leucoplasts (which store starch).

    5. Plasmodesmata: Tiny channels that connect adjacent plant cells, allowing for communication and the passage of molecules between them.

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