Similarities+and+Differences+Between+Plant+and+Animal+Cells

__Similarities and Differences Between Plant and Animal Cells__

__Similarities__ All the organelles and structures that animal cells have plants cells contain except for flagella, lysosomes and centrioles. These are only sometimes found in plant cells although usually not.

__Differences__ Plant cells contain chloroplasts, which capture sunlight, which the plant uses for photosynthesis. Plant cells are surrounded by cell walls, which make them very sturdy. Plant cells contain a large central vacuole which stores water.

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