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Comparison Plant and Animal cell
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Comparison of Plant and Animal Cells
| Feature | Plant Cell | Animal Cell |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Wall | Provides structural support | Flexible cell membrane |
| Chloroplasts | Site of photosynthesis | Not present; obtain energy from food |
| Vacuoles | Large central vacuole for storage and support | Small or absent; storage of waste and nutrients |
| Lysosomes | Rarely present; break down waste | Common; digest and recycle cellular components |
| Flagella | Usually absent | May be present; used for cell movement |
| Cytoplasmic Streaming | Common; movement of organelles and nutrients | Rare; limited movement |
| Shape | Rectangular or fixed shape | Irregular shape |
| Size | Typically larger | Varies; typically smaller than plant cells |
| Storage of Starch | Common; energy storage | Less common; energy stored as glycogen |