1. Shape and Size: - Animal cells are generally round or irregular in shape, while plant cells are typically rectangular or square in shape. - Animal cells are smaller in size compared to plant cells.
2. Cell Wall: - Animal cells do not have a cell wall, while plant cells have a rigid cell wall made of cellulose.
3. Chloroplasts: - Animal cells do not contain chloroplasts, while plant cells have chloroplasts which are responsible for photosynthesis.
4. Vacuoles: - Animal cells have small and numerous vacuoles, while plant cells have one large central vacuole that takes up most of the cell's volume.
5. Centrioles: - Animal cells have centrioles, which are involved in cell division, while plant cells do not have centrioles.
6. Plasmodesmata: - Plant cells have plasmodesmata, which are channels that allow for communication and transport of materials between adjacent cells, while animal cells do not have plasmodesmata.
7. Lysosomes: - Animal cells have many lysosomes, which are responsible for breaking down waste materials, while plant cells have fewer lysosomes.
8. Mitochondria: - Both animal and plant cells have mitochondria, but they are more numerous in animal cells compared to plant cells. Mitochondria are responsible for producing energy for the cell through cellular respiration.