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Plant and animal cells

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PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS

A cell is the basic unit of life in plants and animals. It is the building block of living
matter. Some examples of animal cells include sperm cells, muscle cells, red blood cells
and white blood cells while examples of plant cells include root hair cells, palisade cells
and guard cells.

STRUCTURE OF A CELL

There are two main types of cells. These are animal and plant cells. The basic structures
of the two cells are the same, except for the slight differences. Below are the basic
structures of animal and plant cells:

FUNCTION OF PARTS OF A CELL

PART OF A CELL FUNCTIONS


Cell wall Keeps the cell in a rigid shape and protect the cell from damage.
Control what enters or leaves the cell and keep its contents of
Cell membrane
the cell together.
This is where all chemical reactions involved in the cell take place.
Cytoplasm

Chloroplasts Store chlorophyll needed for photosynthesis


Control activities of a cell. It also contains chromosomes which
Nucleus
carry all information that make the cell work properly.
Stores dissolved substances such as cell sap, food and waste
Vacuole
material.
It generates the energy needed by the cells to carry out other
Mitochondria
functions.
Ribosome Makes proteins.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS

PLANT CELL ANIMAL CELL

Have a cell wall Do not have a cell wall


Have chloroplasts Do not have chloroplasts
Have a big vacuole Have small or no vacuole

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