{"id":355,"date":"2025-01-18T12:29:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T06:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/questions-answers\/?p=355"},"modified":"2025-01-20T12:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T07:03:43","slug":"difference-between-plant-cell-and-animal-cell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/questions-answers\/difference-between-plant-cell-and-animal-cell\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Plant Cell and Animal Cell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The very basic difference between a plant cell and animal cell is – Plant cells have a rigid cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole, while animal cells lack these but have centrioles and lysosomes. Plant cells are rectangular, store starch, and perform photosynthesis, unlike irregular-shaped animal cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a table highlighting the difference between plant cells and animal cells:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Structural and Functional Properties of Cells <\/strong><\/td>Plant Cells<\/strong><\/td>Animal Cells<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Cell Wall<\/strong><\/td>Present
(made of cellulose)<\/td>		Absent<\/td><\/tr>
Shape<\/strong><\/td>Generally rectangular or square-shaped<\/td>Irregular or round-shaped<\/td><\/tr>
Chloroplasts<\/strong><\/td>Present
(contains chlorophyll for photosynthesis)<\/td>		Absent<\/td><\/tr>
Vacuole<\/strong><\/td>Large central vacuole
(single and prominent)<\/td>		Small or absent; multiple if present<\/td><\/tr>
Plastids<\/strong><\/td>Present<\/td>Absent<\/td><\/tr>
Centrioles<\/strong><\/td>Absent<\/td>Present<\/td><\/tr>
Lysosomes<\/strong><\/td>Rarely present<\/td>Present and prominent<\/td><\/tr>
Energy Storage<\/strong><\/td>Stores energy as starch<\/td>Stores energy as glycogen<\/td><\/tr>
Cilia and Flagella<\/strong><\/td>Rarely present<\/td>Commonly present
(for locomotion or sensory functions)<\/td><\/tr>
Plasma Membrane<\/strong><\/td>Surrounded by a rigid cell wall and a plasma membrane<\/td>Only plasma membrane present<\/td><\/tr>
Nucleus Position<\/strong><\/td>Usually pushed to the side due to a large vacuole<\/td>Centrally located<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Detailed Explanation of Difference Between Plant Cell and Animal Cell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a detailed explanation between plant cell and animal cell:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Cell Wall vs. Cell Membrane:<\/strong> Plant cells have a rigid cell wall made of cellulose that provides structural support and protection. In contrast, animal cells only have a flexible cell membrane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chloroplasts and Photosynthesis:<\/strong> Chloroplasts are present in plant cells and are essential for photosynthesis. Animal cells lack chloroplasts as they do not perform photosynthesis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Vacuoles:<\/strong> Plant cells contain a large central vacuole that occupies most of the cell\u2019s volume, helping in storage and maintaining turgidity. Animal cells have smaller, temporary vacuoles if present.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Shape and Structure:<\/strong> The rigid cell wall gives plant cells a defined rectangular shape. Animal cells, without a cell wall, exhibit a more irregular, flexible shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cell Division:<\/strong> While both types of cells divide, centrioles are involved in the division of animal cells, whereas plant cells use other structures like the cell plate to divide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Bonus- Difference Between Plant Cell and Animal Cell Worksheet <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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