animal and plant cells
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What is a plant cell?
A plant cell is a eukaryotic cell that is part of a plant, characterized by a rigid cell wall, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and a large central vacuole.
What is an animal cell?
An animal cell is a eukaryotic cell that is part of an animal, lacking a cell wall and chloroplasts, and usually with smaller vacuoles.
What is the function of chloroplasts?
Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells that convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy through photosynthesis.
What are the major differences between plant and animal cells?
Plant cells have a rigid cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole, whereas animal cells lack a cell wall and chloroplasts and have smaller vacuoles.