Study of Tissues and Diversity in Shapes and Sizes of Plant and Animal Cells
The cell is the basic structure of all living things. The cell is the smallest unit of life that can carry out the functions of life. Cells come in many shapes and sizes. Plant and animal cells differ in shape and size.
Plant cells are usually larger than animal cells. Plant cells are usually rectangular or elongated in shape. Animal cells are usually round or oval in shape.
Plant cells are usually thicker than animal cells. Plant cells have a cell wall that surrounds the cell membrane. The cell wall is made of cellulose and other substances. Animal cells do not have a cell wall.
Plant cells have a large central vacuole. The central vacuole is filled with cell sap. Plant cells also have small starch granules in the cytoplasm. Animal cells do not have a central vacuole or starch granules.
Plant cells have a large number of chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are organelles that contain chlorophyll. Chloroplasts allow plants to make their own food. Animal cells do not have chloroplasts.
The shapes and sizes of plant and animal cells are determined by the type of cell and the type of organism.
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