Plant vs. Animal Cells: Key Differences
Plant Cells
Plant cells are rigid and autotrophic, meaning they can make their own food through photosynthesis.
Animal Cells
Animal cells, on the other hand, are flexible and heterotrophic, meaning they must consume other organisms to obtain energy.
Additional Key Differences
In addition to the main difference in rigidity and autotrophy, several other key differences between plant and animal cells include:
- Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not.
- Plant cells have chloroplasts, which are organelles that contain chlorophyll and are used in photosynthesis, while animal cells do not.
- Plant cells have a large central vacuole, while animal cells have many small vacuoles.
- Plant cells have plasmodesmata, which are channels that connect neighboring cells, while animal cells do not.
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