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What are Cells?

Cells are what make up all living things. They are the building blocks of life. Plant and animal are built
up of cells that are stuck together. Cells can be viewed using a microscope to study their structure. Plant
and animal cells are known as eukaryotic cells as they contain nucleus and membrane bound organelles
such as ribosomes and mitochondria. Bacteria are known as prokaryotes as they do not contain these.

Structure of Animal and Plant Cells

It is important that you know the structure of animal and plant cells and are able to label the different
parts.
SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ANIMAL AND PLANT CELLS.

Similarities Differences
1. Have a nucleus 1. Plant cells have a cellulose cell wall
2. Have a cytoplasm 2. Plant cells have a vacuole containing cell sap
3. Have a cell membrane 3. Plant cells have chloroplast
4. Contain mitochondria 4. Many plant cells have a box-like shape whilst
animal cell shape varies
5. Contain ribosomes 5. Plant cells have the nucleus to the side of the
cell, animal cells have a nucleus in the middle

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